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Subtract 9/60 from 48/16

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 9/60

48/16 - 9/60 is 57/20.

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,
   48/16 = 48 × 15/16 × 15 = 720/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/240 - 36/240 = 720 - 36/240 = 684/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/20
6. In mixed form: 217/20

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