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Subtract 70/60 from 60/16

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

60/16 - 70/60 is 31/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
   70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/240 - 280/240 = 900 - 280/240 = 620/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/12
6. In mixed form: 27/12

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