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Subtract 50/18 from 14/81

1^st number: 14/81, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

14/81 - 50/18 is -211/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   50/18 = 50 × 9/18 × 9 = 450/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/162 - 450/162 = 28 - 450/162 = -422/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/81

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