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Subtract 60/80 from 32/54

32/54 - 60/80 is -17/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   32/54 = 32 × 40/54 × 40 = 1280/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   60/80 = 60 × 27/80 × 27 = 1620/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/2160 - 1620/2160 = 1280 - 1620/2160 = -340/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/108

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