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Subtract 40/27 from 14/81

1^st number: 14/81, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

14/81 - 40/27 is -106/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 27 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   14/81 = 14 × 1/81 × 1 = 14/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
   40/27 = 40 × 3/27 × 3 = 120/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/81 - 120/81 = 14 - 120/81 = -106/81

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