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Subtract 42/81 from 24/3

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 42/81

24/3 - 42/81 is 202/27.

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,
   24/3 = 24 × 27/3 × 27 = 648/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   42/81 = 42 × 1/81 × 1 = 42/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/81 - 42/81 = 648 - 42/81 = 606/81
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/27
6. In mixed form: 713/27

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