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Subtract 8/9 from 2/14

2/14 - 8/9 is -47/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   8/9 = 8 × 14/9 × 14 = 112/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/126 - 112/126 = 18 - 112/126 = -94/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/63

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