Answers

Subtract 35/81 from 84/14

1^st number: 6 0/14, 2^nd number: 35/81

84/14 - 35/81 is 451/81.

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,
   84/14 = 84 × 81/14 × 81 = 6804/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   35/81 = 35 × 14/81 × 14 = 490/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6804/1134 - 490/1134 = 6804 - 490/1134 = 6314/1134
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 451/81
6. In mixed form: 546/81

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