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Subtract 8/16 from 24/14

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 8/16

24/14 - 8/16 is 17/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   24/14 = 24 × 8/14 × 8 = 192/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   8/16 = 8 × 7/16 × 7 = 56/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/112 - 56/112 = 192 - 56/112 = 136/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
6. In mixed form: 13/14

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