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Subtract 21/80 from 32/14

1^st number: 2 4/14, 2^nd number: 21/80

32/14 - 21/80 is 1133/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   32/14 = 32 × 40/14 × 40 = 1280/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   21/80 = 21 × 7/80 × 7 = 147/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/560 - 147/560 = 1280 - 147/560 = 1133/560
5. In mixed form: 213/560

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