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Subtract 30/16 from 8/60

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

8/60 - 30/16 is -209/120.

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,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   30/16 = 30 × 15/16 × 15 = 450/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/240 - 450/240 = 32 - 450/240 = -418/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/120

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