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Subtract 2/14 from 4/9

4/9 - 2/14 is 19/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   4/9 = 4 × 14/9 × 14 = 56/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/126 - 18/126 = 56 - 18/126 = 38/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/63

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