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Subtract 12/81 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 12/81

10/8 - 12/81 is 119/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
   10/8 = 10 × 81/8 × 81 = 810/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   12/81 = 12 × 8/81 × 8 = 96/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/648 - 96/648 = 810 - 96/648 = 714/648
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/108
6. In mixed form: 111/108

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