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Subtract 32/60 from 15/75

15/75 - 32/60 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   32/60 = 32 × 5/60 × 5 = 160/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/300 - 160/300 = 60 - 160/300 = -100/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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