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Subtract 32/30 from 63/60

1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 1 2/30

63/60 - 32/30 is -1/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/60 - 64/60 = 63 - 64/60 = -1/60

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