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Subtract 27/16 from 60/5

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

60/5 - 27/16 is 165/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   60/5 = 60 × 16/5 × 16 = 960/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/80 - 135/80 = 960 - 135/80 = 825/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/16
6. In mixed form: 105/16

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