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Subtract 3/16 from 81/60

1^st number: 1 21/60, 2^nd number: 3/16

81/60 - 3/16 is 93/80.

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,
   81/60 = 81 × 4/60 × 4 = 324/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/240 - 45/240 = 324 - 45/240 = 279/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/80
6. In mixed form: 113/80

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