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Subtract 14/54 from 84/32

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 14/54

84/32 - 14/54 is 511/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   84/32 = 84 × 27/32 × 27 = 2268/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   14/54 = 14 × 16/54 × 16 = 224/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/864 - 224/864 = 2268 - 224/864 = 2044/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 511/216
6. In mixed form: 279/216

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