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Subtract 14/30 from 60/16

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 14/30

60/16 - 14/30 is 197/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   60/16 = 60 × 15/16 × 15 = 900/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/240 - 112/240 = 900 - 112/240 = 788/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/60
6. In mixed form: 317/60

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