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Subtract 8/42 from 15/14

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 8/42

15/14 - 8/42 is 37/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   15/14 = 15 × 3/14 × 3 = 45/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/42 - 8/42 = 45 - 8/42 = 37/42

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