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Subtract 15/18 from 60/32

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 15/18

60/32 - 15/18 is 25/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   60/32 = 60 × 9/32 × 9 = 540/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/288 - 240/288 = 540 - 240/288 = 300/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
6. In mixed form: 11/24

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