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Subtract 81/25 from 1/3

1^st number: 1/3, 2^nd number: 3 6/25

1/3 - 81/25 is -218/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   1/3 = 1 × 25/3 × 25 = 25/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   81/25 = 81 × 3/25 × 3 = 243/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/75 - 243/75 = 25 - 243/75 = -218/75

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