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Subtract 14/32 from 84/54

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 14/32

84/54 - 14/32 is 161/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   84/54 = 84 × 16/54 × 16 = 1344/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   14/32 = 14 × 27/32 × 27 = 378/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/864 - 378/864 = 1344 - 378/864 = 966/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/144
6. In mixed form: 117/144

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