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Subtract 8/14 from 8/9

8/9 - 8/14 is 20/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   8/9 = 8 × 14/9 × 14 = 112/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/126 - 72/126 = 112 - 72/126 = 40/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63

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