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Subtract 27/16 from 4/60

1^st number: 4/60, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

4/60 - 27/16 is -389/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   27/16 = 27 × 15/16 × 15 = 405/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/240 - 405/240 = 16 - 405/240 = -389/240

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