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Subtract 28/54 from 84/32

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 28/54

84/32 - 28/54 is 455/216.

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,
   28/54 = 28 × 16/54 × 16 = 448/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/864 - 448/864 = 2268 - 448/864 = 1820/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 455/216
6. In mixed form: 223/216

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