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Subtract 84/32 from 90/14

1^st number: 6 6/14, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

90/14 - 84/32 is 213/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
   90/14 = 90 × 16/14 × 16 = 1440/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   84/32 = 84 × 7/32 × 7 = 588/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/224 - 588/224 = 1440 - 588/224 = 852/224
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/56
6. In mixed form: 345/56

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