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Subtract 14/60 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 14/60

35/16 - 14/60 is 469/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   35/16 = 35 × 15/16 × 15 = 525/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/240 - 56/240 = 525 - 56/240 = 469/240
5. In mixed form: 1229/240

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