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Subtract 4/81 from 49/6

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 4/81

49/6 - 4/81 is 1315/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    49/6 = 49 × 27/6 × 27 = 1323/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/162 - 8/162 = 1323 - 8/162 = 1315/162
  5. In mixed form: 819/162

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