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Subtract 32/9 from 7/60

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 3 5/9

7/60 - 32/9 is -619/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/180 - 640/180 = 21 - 640/180 = -619/180

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