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Subtract 84/32 from 2/6

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

2/6 - 84/32 is -55/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/96 - 252/96 = 32 - 252/96 = -220/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/24

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