Answers

Subtract 60/28 from 30/16

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

30/16 - 60/28 is -15/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   30/16 = 30 × 7/16 × 7 = 210/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   60/28 = 60 × 4/28 × 4 = 240/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/112 - 240/112 = 210 - 240/112 = -30/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/56

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