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Subtract 49/32 from 14/54

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

14/54 - 49/32 is -1099/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   14/54 = 14 × 16/54 × 16 = 224/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   49/32 = 49 × 27/32 × 27 = 1323/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/864 - 1323/864 = 224 - 1323/864 = -1099/864

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