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Subtract 3/14 from 5/8

5/8 - 3/14 is 23/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    5/8 = 5 × 7/8 × 7 = 35/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    3/14 = 3 × 4/14 × 4 = 12/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/56 - 12/56 = 35 - 12/56 = 23/56

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