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Subtract 10/84 from 14/81

14/81 - 10/84 is 61/1134.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   14/81 = 14 × 28/81 × 28 = 392/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   10/84 = 10 × 27/84 × 27 = 270/2268
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/2268 - 270/2268 = 392 - 270/2268 = 122/2268
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/1134

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