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Subtract 18/60 from 56/32

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 18/60

56/32 - 18/60 is 29/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   56/32 = 56 × 15/32 × 15 = 840/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   18/60 = 18 × 8/60 × 8 = 144/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/480 - 144/480 = 840 - 144/480 = 696/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/20
6. In mixed form: 19/20

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