Answers

Subtract 81/32 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

60/12 - 81/32 is 79/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   60/12 = 60 × 8/12 × 8 = 480/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   81/32 = 81 × 3/32 × 3 = 243/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/96 - 243/96 = 480 - 243/96 = 237/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/32
6. In mixed form: 215/32

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