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Subtract 6/81 from 3/36

3/36 - 6/81 is 1/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   3/36 = 3 × 9/36 × 9 = 27/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/324 - 24/324 = 27 - 24/324 = 3/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/108

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