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Subtract 42/32 from 56/60

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

56/60 - 42/32 is -91/240.

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,
   56/60 = 56 × 8/60 × 8 = 448/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/480 - 630/480 = 448 - 630/480 = -182/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/240

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