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Subtract 6/8 from 15/14

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

15/14 - 6/8 is 9/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   15/14 = 15 × 4/14 × 4 = 60/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/56 - 42/56 = 60 - 42/56 = 18/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/28

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