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Subtract 60/63 from 32/45

32/45 - 60/63 is -76/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   32/45 = 32 × 7/45 × 7 = 224/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/315 - 300/315 = 224 - 300/315 = -76/315

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