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Subtract 5/81 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 5/81

14/6 - 5/81 is 184/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   14/6 = 14 × 27/6 × 27 = 378/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   5/81 = 5 × 2/81 × 2 = 10/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/162 - 10/162 = 378 - 10/162 = 368/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 184/81
6. In mixed form: 222/81

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