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Subtract 14/81 from 98/3

1^st number: 32 2/3, 2^nd number: 14/81

98/3 - 14/81 is 2632/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
   98/3 = 98 × 27/3 × 27 = 2646/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   14/81 = 14 × 1/81 × 1 = 14/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/81 - 14/81 = 2646 - 14/81 = 2632/81
5. In mixed form: 3240/81

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