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Subtract 36/14 from 9/8

1^st number: 1 1/8, 2^nd number: 2 8/14

9/8 - 36/14 is -81/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   9/8 = 9 × 7/8 × 7 = 63/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   36/14 = 36 × 4/14 × 4 = 144/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/56 - 144/56 = 63 - 144/56 = -81/56

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