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Subtract 45/8 from 2/81

1^st number: 2/81, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

2/81 - 45/8 is -3629/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 8 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   2/81 = 2 × 8/81 × 8 = 16/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
   45/8 = 45 × 81/8 × 81 = 3645/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/648 - 3645/648 = 16 - 3645/648 = -3629/648

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