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Subtract 14/81 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 14/81

50/5 - 14/81 is 796/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   50/5 = 50 × 81/5 × 81 = 4050/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   14/81 = 14 × 5/81 × 5 = 70/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/405 - 70/405 = 4050 - 70/405 = 3980/405
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 796/81
6. In mixed form: 967/81

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