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Subtract 63/4 from 10/81

1^st number: 10/81, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

10/81 - 63/4 is -5063/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   10/81 = 10 × 4/81 × 4 = 40/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   63/4 = 63 × 81/4 × 81 = 5103/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/324 - 5103/324 = 40 - 5103/324 = -5063/324

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