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Subtract 6/10 from 15/81

15/81 - 6/10 is -56/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 10 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   15/81 = 15 × 10/81 × 10 = 150/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
   6/10 = 6 × 81/10 × 81 = 486/810
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/810 - 486/810 = 150 - 486/810 = -336/810
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/135

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