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Subtract 8/6 from 14/8

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

14/8 - 8/6 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   8/6 = 8 × 4/6 × 4 = 32/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/24 - 32/24 = 42 - 32/24 = 10/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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