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Subtract 8/81 from 49/2

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/81

49/2 - 8/81 is 3953/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
   49/2 = 49 × 81/2 × 81 = 3969/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/162 - 16/162 = 3969 - 16/162 = 3953/162
5. In mixed form: 2465/162

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