a) $$13\frac{8}{9} - 4 = 9\frac{8}{9}$$
б) $$17\frac{5}{14} - 5\frac{3}{14} = 12 + \frac{5}{14} - \frac{3}{14} = 12 + \frac{2}{14} = 12\frac{1}{7}$$