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Subtract 81/32 from 20/84

1^st number: 20/84, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

20/84 - 81/32 is -1541/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   20/84 = 20 × 8/84 × 8 = 160/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   81/32 = 81 × 21/32 × 21 = 1701/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/672 - 1701/672 = 160 - 1701/672 = -1541/672

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