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Subtract 2/81 from 84/32

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 2/81

84/32 - 2/81 is 1685/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
   84/32 = 84 × 81/32 × 81 = 6804/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   2/81 = 2 × 32/81 × 32 = 64/2592
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6804/2592 - 64/2592 = 6804 - 64/2592 = 6740/2592
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1685/648
6. In mixed form: 2389/648

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