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Subtract 10/81 from 4/6

4/6 - 10/81 is 44/81.

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,
   4/6 = 4 × 27/6 × 27 = 108/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/162 - 20/162 = 108 - 20/162 = 88/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/81

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