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Subtract 49/32 from 60/3

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 1 17/32

60/3 - 49/32 is 591/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    60/3 = 60 × 32/3 × 32 = 1920/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    49/32 = 49 × 3/32 × 3 = 147/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1920/96 - 147/96 = 1920 - 147/96 = 1773/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 591/32
  6. In mixed form: 1815/32

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