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Subtract 1/81 from 45/14

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

45/14 - 1/81 is 3631/1134.

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,
   45/14 = 45 × 81/14 × 81 = 3645/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   1/81 = 1 × 14/81 × 14 = 14/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3645/1134 - 14/1134 = 3645 - 14/1134 = 3631/1134
5. In mixed form: 3229/1134

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