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Subtract 14/9 from 20/8

1^st number: 2 4/8, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

20/8 - 14/9 is 17/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   14/9 = 14 × 8/9 × 8 = 112/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/72 - 112/72 = 180 - 112/72 = 68/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/18

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