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Subtract 12/81 from 49/2

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 12/81

49/2 - 12/81 is 1315/54.

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,
   49/2 = 49 × 81/2 × 81 = 3969/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   12/81 = 12 × 2/81 × 2 = 24/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/162 - 24/162 = 3969 - 24/162 = 3945/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1315/54
6. In mixed form: 2419/54

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