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Subtract 14/6 from 14/32

1^st number: 14/32, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

14/32 - 14/6 is -91/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   14/6 = 14 × 16/6 × 16 = 224/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/96 - 224/96 = 42 - 224/96 = -182/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/48

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