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Subtract 14/32 from 84/90

84/90 - 14/32 is 119/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    84/90 = 84 × 16/90 × 16 = 1344/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    14/32 = 14 × 45/32 × 45 = 630/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/1440 - 630/1440 = 1344 - 630/1440 = 714/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/240

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