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Subtract 18/32 from 10/60

10/60 - 18/32 is -19/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    10/60 = 10 × 8/60 × 8 = 80/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/480 - 270/480 = 80 - 270/480 = -190/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/48

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