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Subtract 12/9 from 12/81

1^st number: 12/81, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

12/81 - 12/9 is -32/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 9 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   12/81 = 12 × 1/81 × 1 = 12/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
   12/9 = 12 × 9/9 × 9 = 108/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/81 - 108/81 = 12 - 108/81 = -96/81
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/27

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