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Subtract 8/7 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

14/5 - 8/7 is 58/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   14/5 = 14 × 7/5 × 7 = 98/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   8/7 = 8 × 5/7 × 5 = 40/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/35 - 40/35 = 98 - 40/35 = 58/35
5. In mixed form: 123/35

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