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Subtract 14/81 from 4/24

4/24 - 14/81 is -1/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   4/24 = 4 × 27/24 × 27 = 108/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   14/81 = 14 × 8/81 × 8 = 112/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/648 - 112/648 = 108 - 112/648 = -4/648
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/162

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