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Subtract 2/42 from 14/32

14/32 - 2/42 is 131/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   14/32 = 14 × 21/32 × 21 = 294/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/672 - 32/672 = 294 - 32/672 = 262/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/336

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