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Subtract 10/18 from 14/81

14/81 - 10/18 is -31/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 18 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
    10/18 = 10 × 9/18 × 9 = 90/162
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/162 - 90/162 = 28 - 90/162 = -62/162
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/81

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