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Subtract 4/81 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 4/81

14/12 - 4/81 is 181/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   14/12 = 14 × 27/12 × 27 = 378/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   4/81 = 4 × 4/81 × 4 = 16/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/324 - 16/324 = 378 - 16/324 = 362/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/162
6. In mixed form: 119/162

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