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Subtract 7/72 from 8/14

8/14 - 7/72 is 239/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   8/14 = 8 × 36/14 × 36 = 288/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   7/72 = 7 × 7/72 × 7 = 49/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/504 - 49/504 = 288 - 49/504 = 239/504

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