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Subtract 14/32 from 84/72

1^st number: 1 12/72, 2^nd number: 14/32

84/72 - 14/32 is 35/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   84/72 = 84 × 4/72 × 4 = 336/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/288 - 126/288 = 336 - 126/288 = 210/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/48

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