Answers

Subtract 28/14 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 2 0/14

14/8 - 28/14 is -1/4.

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,
   28/14 = 28 × 4/14 × 4 = 112/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/56 - 112/56 = 98 - 112/56 = -14/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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