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Subtract 6/81 from 45/10

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 6/81

45/10 - 6/81 is 239/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
   45/10 = 45 × 81/10 × 81 = 3645/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   6/81 = 6 × 10/81 × 10 = 60/810
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3645/810 - 60/810 = 3645 - 60/810 = 3585/810
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/54
6. In mixed form: 423/54

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