Answers

Subtract 60/30 from 7/32

1^st number: 7/32, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

7/32 - 60/30 is -57/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 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 30 × 16 = 480,
   60/30 = 60 × 16/30 × 16 = 960/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/480 - 960/480 = 105 - 960/480 = -855/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/32

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