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Subtract 6/7 from 8/2

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/7

8/2 - 6/7 is 22/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   8/2 = 8 × 7/2 × 7 = 56/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   6/7 = 6 × 2/7 × 2 = 12/14
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   56/14 - 12/14 = 56 - 12/14 = 44/14
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/7
6. In mixed form: 31/7

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