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Subtract 81/14 from 27/8

1^st number: 3 3/8, 2^nd number: 5 11/14

27/8 - 81/14 is -135/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   27/8 = 27 × 7/8 × 7 = 189/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   81/14 = 81 × 4/14 × 4 = 324/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/56 - 324/56 = 189 - 324/56 = -135/56

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