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Subtract 21/16 from 7/60

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

7/60 - 21/16 is -287/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   21/16 = 21 × 15/16 × 15 = 315/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/240 - 315/240 = 28 - 315/240 = -287/240

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