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Subtract 8/10 from 84/32

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 8/10

84/32 - 8/10 is 73/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
   8/10 = 8 × 16/10 × 16 = 128/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/160 - 128/160 = 420 - 128/160 = 292/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/40
6. In mixed form: 133/40

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