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Subtract 3/81 from 8/14

8/14 - 3/81 is 101/189.

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,
   8/14 = 8 × 81/14 × 81 = 648/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   3/81 = 3 × 14/81 × 14 = 42/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/1134 - 42/1134 = 648 - 42/1134 = 606/1134
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/189

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