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Subtract 14/81 from 24/16

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 14/81

24/16 - 14/81 is 215/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   24/16 = 24 × 81/16 × 81 = 1944/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   14/81 = 14 × 16/81 × 16 = 224/1296
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/1296 - 224/1296 = 1944 - 224/1296 = 1720/1296
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/162
6. In mixed form: 153/162

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