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Subtract 81/32 from 40/60

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

40/60 - 81/32 is -179/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   81/32 = 81 × 15/32 × 15 = 1215/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/480 - 1215/480 = 320 - 1215/480 = -895/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/96

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