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Subtract 6/81 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 6/81

75/6 - 6/81 is 671/54.

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,
   75/6 = 75 × 27/6 × 27 = 2025/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/162 - 12/162 = 2025 - 12/162 = 2013/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/54
6. In mixed form: 1223/54

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