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Subtract 16/60 from 4/24

4/24 - 16/60 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   16/60 = 16 × 2/60 × 2 = 32/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/120 - 32/120 = 20 - 32/120 = -12/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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