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Subtract 28/80 from 14/32

14/32 - 28/80 is 7/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
   28/80 = 28 × 2/80 × 2 = 56/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/160 - 56/160 = 70 - 56/160 = 14/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/80

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