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Subtract 50/81 from 27/6

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 50/81

27/6 - 50/81 is 629/162.

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,
   27/6 = 27 × 27/6 × 27 = 729/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   50/81 = 50 × 2/81 × 2 = 100/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/162 - 100/162 = 729 - 100/162 = 629/162
5. In mixed form: 3143/162

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