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Subtract 21/8 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

14/6 - 21/8 is -7/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   14/6 = 14 × 4/6 × 4 = 56/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   21/8 = 21 × 3/8 × 3 = 63/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/24 - 63/24 = 56 - 63/24 = -7/24

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