Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 60/16

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 60/70

60/16 - 60/70 is 81/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   60/16 = 60 × 35/16 × 35 = 2100/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   60/70 = 60 × 8/70 × 8 = 480/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/560 - 480/560 = 2100 - 480/560 = 1620/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/28
6. In mixed form: 225/28

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