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Subtract 6/60 from 7/32

7/32 - 6/60 is 19/160.

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,
   7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   6/60 = 6 × 8/60 × 8 = 48/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/480 - 48/480 = 105 - 48/480 = 57/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/160

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