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Subtract 8/81 from 36/30

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 8/81

36/30 - 8/81 is 446/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
   36/30 = 36 × 27/30 × 27 = 972/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   8/81 = 8 × 10/81 × 10 = 80/810
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/810 - 80/810 = 972 - 80/810 = 892/810
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 446/405
6. In mixed form: 141/405

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