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Subtract 45/32 from 2/60

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 13/32

2/60 - 45/32 is -659/480.

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,
    2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    45/32 = 45 × 15/32 × 15 = 675/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/480 - 675/480 = 16 - 675/480 = -659/480

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