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Subtract 49/16 from 60/14

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

60/14 - 49/16 is 137/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   60/14 = 60 × 8/14 × 8 = 480/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   49/16 = 49 × 7/16 × 7 = 343/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/112 - 343/112 = 480 - 343/112 = 137/112
5. In mixed form: 125/112

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