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Subtract 8/81 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 8/81

20/6 - 8/81 is 262/81.

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,
   20/6 = 20 × 27/6 × 27 = 540/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/162 - 16/162 = 540 - 16/162 = 524/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 262/81
6. In mixed form: 319/81

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