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Subtract 10/81 from 48/2

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/81

48/2 - 10/81 is 1934/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
   48/2 = 48 × 81/2 × 81 = 3888/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3888/162 - 20/162 = 3888 - 20/162 = 3868/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1934/81
6. In mixed form: 2371/81

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