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Subtract 8/14 from 15/10

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 8/14

15/10 - 8/14 is 13/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/70 - 40/70 = 105 - 40/70 = 65/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/14

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