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Subtract 8/60 from 60/32

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 8/60

60/32 - 8/60 is 209/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   60/32 = 60 × 15/32 × 15 = 900/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   8/60 = 8 × 8/60 × 8 = 64/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/480 - 64/480 = 900 - 64/480 = 836/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/120
6. In mixed form: 189/120

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