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Subtract 10/36 from 14/81

14/81 - 10/36 is -17/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 36 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    14/81 = 14 × 4/81 × 4 = 56/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
    10/36 = 10 × 9/36 × 9 = 90/324
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/324 - 90/324 = 56 - 90/324 = -34/324
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/162

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