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Subtract 14/84 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 14/84

90/32 - 14/84 is 127/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   90/32 = 90 × 21/32 × 21 = 1890/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   14/84 = 14 × 8/84 × 8 = 112/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/672 - 112/672 = 1890 - 112/672 = 1778/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/48
6. In mixed form: 231/48

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