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Subtract 2/16 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 2/16

14/8 - 2/16 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
   14/8 = 14 × 2/8 × 2 = 28/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   2/16 = 2 × 1/16 × 1 = 2/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/16 - 2/16 = 28 - 2/16 = 26/16
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
6. In mixed form: 15/8

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