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Subtract 10/81 from 16/3

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 10/81

16/3 - 10/81 is 422/81.

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,
   16/3 = 16 × 27/3 × 27 = 432/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   10/81 = 10 × 1/81 × 1 = 10/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/81 - 10/81 = 432 - 10/81 = 422/81
5. In mixed form: 517/81

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