Answers

Subtract 42/16 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

60/10 - 42/16 is 27/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   60/10 = 60 × 8/10 × 8 = 480/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/80 - 210/80 = 480 - 210/80 = 270/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/8
6. In mixed form: 33/8

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