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Subtract 20/81 from 14/9

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 20/81

14/9 - 20/81 is 106/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
   14/9 = 14 × 9/9 × 9 = 126/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   20/81 = 20 × 1/81 × 1 = 20/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/81 - 20/81 = 126 - 20/81 = 106/81
5. In mixed form: 125/81

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