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Subtract 18/4 from 14/81

1^st number: 14/81, 2^nd number: 4 2/4

14/81 - 18/4 is -701/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 4 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 4 × 81 = 324,
   18/4 = 18 × 81/4 × 81 = 1458/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/324 - 1458/324 = 56 - 1458/324 = -1402/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -701/162

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