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Subtract 15/54 from 60/32

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 15/54

60/32 - 15/54 is 115/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   60/32 = 60 × 27/32 × 27 = 1620/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   15/54 = 15 × 16/54 × 16 = 240/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/864 - 240/864 = 1620 - 240/864 = 1380/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/72
6. In mixed form: 143/72

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