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Subtract 27/16 from 60/75

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

60/75 - 27/16 is -71/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   60/75 = 60 × 16/75 × 16 = 960/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   27/16 = 27 × 75/16 × 75 = 2025/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/1200 - 2025/1200 = 960 - 2025/1200 = -1065/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/80

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