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Subtract 54/12 from 14/32

1^st number: 14/32, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

14/32 - 54/12 is -65/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
   54/12 = 54 × 8/12 × 8 = 432/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/96 - 432/96 = 42 - 432/96 = -390/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/16

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