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Subtract 9/8 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

75/14 - 9/8 is 237/56.

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,
   75/14 = 75 × 4/14 × 4 = 300/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   9/8 = 9 × 7/8 × 7 = 63/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/56 - 63/56 = 300 - 63/56 = 237/56
5. In mixed form: 413/56

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