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Subtract 70/72 from 60/16

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 70/72

60/16 - 70/72 is 25/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   60/16 = 60 × 9/16 × 9 = 540/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   70/72 = 70 × 2/72 × 2 = 140/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/144 - 140/144 = 540 - 140/144 = 400/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/9
6. In mixed form: 27/9

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