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Subtract 2/81 from 45/9

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 2/81

45/9 - 2/81 is 403/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
   45/9 = 45 × 9/9 × 9 = 405/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   2/81 = 2 × 1/81 × 1 = 2/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/81 - 2/81 = 405 - 2/81 = 403/81
5. In mixed form: 479/81

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