Answers

Subtract 35/6 from 60/16

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

60/16 - 35/6 is -25/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   35/6 = 35 × 8/6 × 8 = 280/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/48 - 280/48 = 180 - 280/48 = -100/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/12

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