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Subtract 9/8 from 25/14

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

25/14 - 9/8 is 37/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   25/14 = 25 × 4/14 × 4 = 100/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   9/8 = 9 × 7/8 × 7 = 63/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/56 - 63/56 = 100 - 63/56 = 37/56

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