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Subtract 14/81 from 24/7

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

24/7 - 14/81 is 1846/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
   24/7 = 24 × 81/7 × 81 = 1944/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   14/81 = 14 × 7/81 × 7 = 98/567
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/567 - 98/567 = 1944 - 98/567 = 1846/567
5. In mixed form: 3145/567

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