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Subtract 14/27 from 84/64

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 14/27

84/64 - 14/27 is 343/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   84/64 = 84 × 27/64 × 27 = 2268/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
   14/27 = 14 × 64/27 × 64 = 896/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1728 - 896/1728 = 2268 - 896/1728 = 1372/1728
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/432

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