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Subtract 56/81 from 2/6

2/6 - 56/81 is -29/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   2/6 = 2 × 27/6 × 27 = 54/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   56/81 = 56 × 2/81 × 2 = 112/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/162 - 112/162 = 54 - 112/162 = -58/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/81

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