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Subtract 8/4 from 4/14

1^st number: 4/14, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

4/14 - 8/4 is -12/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   4/14 = 4 × 2/14 × 2 = 8/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   8/4 = 8 × 7/4 × 7 = 56/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/28 - 56/28 = 8 - 56/28 = -48/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/7

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