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Subtract 49/60 from 56/16

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 49/60

56/16 - 49/60 is 161/60.

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,
   56/16 = 56 × 15/16 × 15 = 840/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   49/60 = 49 × 4/60 × 4 = 196/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/240 - 196/240 = 840 - 196/240 = 644/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/60
6. In mixed form: 241/60

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