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Subtract 8/60 from 42/16

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 8/60

42/16 - 8/60 is 299/120.

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,
   42/16 = 42 × 15/16 × 15 = 630/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/240 - 32/240 = 630 - 32/240 = 598/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/120
6. In mixed form: 259/120

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