Answers

Subtract 70/32 from 56/60

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

56/60 - 70/32 is -301/240.

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,
   70/32 = 70 × 15/32 × 15 = 1050/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/480 - 1050/480 = 448 - 1050/480 = -602/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -301/240

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