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Subtract 6/50 from 12/81

12/81 - 6/50 is 19/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   12/81 = 12 × 50/81 × 50 = 600/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   6/50 = 6 × 81/50 × 81 = 486/4050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/4050 - 486/4050 = 600 - 486/4050 = 114/4050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/675

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