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Subtract 15/54 from 60/16

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 15/54

60/16 - 15/54 is 125/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   60/16 = 60 × 27/16 × 27 = 1620/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/432 - 120/432 = 1620 - 120/432 = 1500/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/36
6. In mixed form: 317/36

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