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Subtract 32/5 from 3/60

1^st number: 3/60, 2^nd number: 6 2/5

3/60 - 32/5 is -127/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   32/5 = 32 × 12/5 × 12 = 384/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/60 - 384/60 = 3 - 384/60 = -381/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/20

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