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Subtract 1/81 from 3/48

3/48 - 1/81 is 65/1296.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   3/48 = 3 × 27/48 × 27 = 81/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   1/81 = 1 × 16/81 × 16 = 16/1296
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/1296 - 16/1296 = 81 - 16/1296 = 65/1296

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