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Subtract 14/24 from 60/32

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 14/24

60/32 - 14/24 is 31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   14/24 = 14 × 4/24 × 4 = 56/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/96 - 56/96 = 180 - 56/96 = 124/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
6. In mixed form: 17/24

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