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Subtract 1/81 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 1/81

49/15 - 1/81 is 1318/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
   49/15 = 49 × 27/15 × 27 = 1323/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   1/81 = 1 × 5/81 × 5 = 5/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/405 - 5/405 = 1323 - 5/405 = 1318/405
5. In mixed form: 3103/405

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