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Subtract 60/84 from 15/32

15/32 - 60/84 is -55/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   15/32 = 15 × 21/32 × 21 = 315/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   60/84 = 60 × 8/84 × 8 = 480/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/672 - 480/672 = 315 - 480/672 = -165/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/224

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