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Subtract 28/81 from 10/3

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 28/81

10/3 - 28/81 is 242/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
   10/3 = 10 × 27/3 × 27 = 270/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   28/81 = 28 × 1/81 × 1 = 28/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/81 - 28/81 = 270 - 28/81 = 242/81
5. In mixed form: 280/81

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