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Subtract 8/81 from 1/14

1/14 - 8/81 is -31/1134.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
   1/14 = 1 × 81/14 × 81 = 81/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   8/81 = 8 × 14/81 × 14 = 112/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/1134 - 112/1134 = 81 - 112/1134 = -31/1134

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