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Subtract 27/7 from 14/81

1^st number: 14/81, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

14/81 - 27/7 is -2089/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 7 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   14/81 = 14 × 7/81 × 7 = 98/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
   27/7 = 27 × 81/7 × 81 = 2187/567
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/567 - 2187/567 = 98 - 2187/567 = -2089/567

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