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Subtract 6/14 from 8/4

1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 6/14

8/4 - 6/14 is 11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 14 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    8/4 = 8 × 7/4 × 7 = 56/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/28 - 12/28 = 56 - 12/28 = 44/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
  6. In mixed form: 14/7

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