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Subtract 6/81 from 28/14

1^st number: 2 0/14, 2^nd number: 6/81

28/14 - 6/81 is 52/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
   28/14 = 28 × 81/14 × 81 = 2268/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   6/81 = 6 × 14/81 × 14 = 84/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1134 - 84/1134 = 2268 - 84/1134 = 2184/1134
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/27
6. In mixed form: 125/27

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