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Subtract 60/56 from 15/32

1^st number: 15/32, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

15/32 - 60/56 is -135/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   15/32 = 15 × 7/32 × 7 = 105/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   60/56 = 60 × 4/56 × 4 = 240/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/224 - 240/224 = 105 - 240/224 = -135/224

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