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Subtract 36/60 from 32/48

32/48 - 36/60 is 1/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   32/48 = 32 × 5/48 × 5 = 160/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   36/60 = 36 × 4/60 × 4 = 144/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/240 - 144/240 = 160 - 144/240 = 16/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15

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