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Subtract 8/81 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/81

14/4 - 8/81 is 551/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   14/4 = 14 × 81/4 × 81 = 1134/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   8/81 = 8 × 4/81 × 4 = 32/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/324 - 32/324 = 1134 - 32/324 = 1102/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/162
6. In mixed form: 365/162

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