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Subtract 6/18 from 8/14

8/14 - 6/18 is 5/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/126 - 42/126 = 72 - 42/126 = 30/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21

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