Answers

Subtract 80/14 from 50/81

1^st number: 50/81, 2^nd number: 5 10/14

50/81 - 80/14 is -2890/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   50/81 = 50 × 14/81 × 14 = 700/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
   80/14 = 80 × 81/14 × 81 = 6480/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/1134 - 6480/1134 = 700 - 6480/1134 = -5780/1134
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2890/567

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