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Subtract 45/32 from 60/5

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

60/5 - 45/32 is 339/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
   60/5 = 60 × 32/5 × 32 = 1920/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/160 - 225/160 = 1920 - 225/160 = 1695/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 339/32
6. In mixed form: 1019/32

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