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Subtract 70/81 from 56/14

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 70/81

56/14 - 70/81 is 254/81.

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,
   56/14 = 56 × 81/14 × 81 = 4536/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   70/81 = 70 × 14/81 × 14 = 980/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/1134 - 980/1134 = 4536 - 980/1134 = 3556/1134
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 254/81
6. In mixed form: 311/81

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