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Subtract 28/60 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 28/60

70/16 - 28/60 is 469/120.

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,
   70/16 = 70 × 15/16 × 15 = 1050/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/240 - 112/240 = 1050 - 112/240 = 938/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 469/120
6. In mixed form: 3109/120

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