Answers

Subtract 42/12 from 60/16

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

60/16 - 42/12 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 12 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 12 × 4 = 48,
   42/12 = 42 × 4/12 × 4 = 168/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/48 - 168/48 = 180 - 168/48 = 12/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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