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Subtract 9/7 from 10/14

1^st number: 10/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

10/14 - 9/7 is -4/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
   10/14 = 10 × 1/14 × 1 = 10/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   9/7 = 9 × 2/7 × 2 = 18/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/14 - 18/14 = 10 - 18/14 = -8/14
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7

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