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Subtract 6/8 from 32/60

32/60 - 6/8 is -13/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   32/60 = 32 × 2/60 × 2 = 64/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/120 - 90/120 = 64 - 90/120 = -26/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/60

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