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Subtract 1/81 from 5/14

5/14 - 1/81 is 391/1134.

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,
   5/14 = 5 × 81/14 × 81 = 405/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   1/81 = 1 × 14/81 × 14 = 14/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/1134 - 14/1134 = 405 - 14/1134 = 391/1134

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