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Subtract 14/7 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

10/4 - 14/7 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   10/4 = 10 × 7/4 × 7 = 70/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   14/7 = 14 × 4/7 × 4 = 56/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/28 - 56/28 = 70 - 56/28 = 14/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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