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Subtract 10/5 from 8/14

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

8/14 - 10/5 is -10/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   10/5 = 10 × 14/5 × 14 = 140/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/70 - 140/70 = 40 - 140/70 = -100/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7

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