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Subtract 16/60 from 9/30

9/30 - 16/60 is 1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/60 - 16/60 = 18 - 16/60 = 2/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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