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Subtract 1/14 from 7/4

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 1/14

7/4 - 1/14 is 47/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   7/4 = 7 × 7/4 × 7 = 49/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   1/14 = 1 × 2/14 × 2 = 2/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/28 - 2/28 = 49 - 2/28 = 47/28
5. In mixed form: 119/28

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