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Subtract 9/60 from 24/32

24/32 - 9/60 is 3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   24/32 = 24 × 15/32 × 15 = 360/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/480 - 72/480 = 360 - 72/480 = 288/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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