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Subtract 60/14 from 45/16

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

45/16 - 60/14 is -165/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   45/16 = 45 × 7/16 × 7 = 315/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   60/14 = 60 × 8/14 × 8 = 480/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/112 - 480/112 = 315 - 480/112 = -165/112

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