Answers

Subtract 60/20 from 32/15

1^st number: 2 2/15, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

32/15 - 60/20 is -13/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   32/15 = 32 × 4/15 × 4 = 128/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   60/20 = 60 × 3/20 × 3 = 180/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/60 - 180/60 = 128 - 180/60 = -52/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/15

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