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Subtract 1/14 from 14/8

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 1/14

14/8 - 1/14 is 47/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    14/8 = 14 × 7/8 × 7 = 98/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    1/14 = 1 × 4/14 × 4 = 4/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/56 - 4/56 = 98 - 4/56 = 94/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/28
  6. In mixed form: 119/28

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