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Subtract 8/81 from 75/2

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/81

75/2 - 8/81 is 6059/162.

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,
   75/2 = 75 × 81/2 × 81 = 6075/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6075/162 - 16/162 = 6075 - 16/162 = 6059/162
5. In mixed form: 3765/162

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