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Subtract 32/14 from 21/4

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 2 4/14

21/4 - 32/14 is 83/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   21/4 = 21 × 7/4 × 7 = 147/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   32/14 = 32 × 2/14 × 2 = 64/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/28 - 64/28 = 147 - 64/28 = 83/28
5. In mixed form: 227/28

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