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Subtract 48/81 from 42/12

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 48/81

42/12 - 48/81 is 157/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   42/12 = 42 × 27/12 × 27 = 1134/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   48/81 = 48 × 4/81 × 4 = 192/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/324 - 192/324 = 1134 - 192/324 = 942/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/54
6. In mixed form: 249/54

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