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Subtract 16/18 from 49/60

49/60 - 16/18 is -13/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   16/18 = 16 × 10/18 × 10 = 160/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/180 - 160/180 = 147 - 160/180 = -13/180

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