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Subtract 81/12 from 14/54

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 6 9/12

14/54 - 81/12 is -701/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   14/54 = 14 × 2/54 × 2 = 28/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   81/12 = 81 × 9/12 × 9 = 729/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/108 - 729/108 = 28 - 729/108 = -701/108

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