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Subtract 63/6 from 24/81

1^st number: 24/81, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

24/81 - 63/6 is -551/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 6 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   24/81 = 24 × 2/81 × 2 = 48/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   63/6 = 63 × 27/6 × 27 = 1701/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/162 - 1701/162 = 48 - 1701/162 = -1653/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -551/54

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