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Subtract 6/81 from 28/24

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 6/81

28/24 - 6/81 is 59/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   28/24 = 28 × 27/24 × 27 = 756/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/648 - 48/648 = 756 - 48/648 = 708/648
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/54
6. In mixed form: 15/54

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