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Subtract 81/80 from 1/14

1^st number: 1/14, 2^nd number: 1 1/80

1/14 - 81/80 is -527/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   1/14 = 1 × 40/14 × 40 = 40/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   81/80 = 81 × 7/80 × 7 = 567/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/560 - 567/560 = 40 - 567/560 = -527/560

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