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Subtract 60/14 from 45/32

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

45/32 - 60/14 is -645/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 14 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   45/32 = 45 × 7/32 × 7 = 315/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
   60/14 = 60 × 16/14 × 16 = 960/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/224 - 960/224 = 315 - 960/224 = -645/224

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