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Subtract 5/81 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 5/81

49/30 - 5/81 is 1273/810.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
   49/30 = 49 × 27/30 × 27 = 1323/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   5/81 = 5 × 10/81 × 10 = 50/810
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/810 - 50/810 = 1323 - 50/810 = 1273/810
5. In mixed form: 1463/810

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