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Subtract 8/24 from 25/14

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 8/24

25/14 - 8/24 is 61/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   25/14 = 25 × 12/14 × 12 = 300/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/168 - 56/168 = 300 - 56/168 = 244/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
6. In mixed form: 119/42

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