Answers

Subtract 8/3 from 18/14

1^st number: 1 4/14, 2^nd number: 2 2/3

18/14 - 8/3 is -29/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   18/14 = 18 × 3/14 × 3 = 54/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   8/3 = 8 × 14/3 × 14 = 112/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/42 - 112/42 = 54 - 112/42 = -58/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/21

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