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Subtract 2/6 from 49/81

49/81 - 2/6 is 22/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 6 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   49/81 = 49 × 2/81 × 2 = 98/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   2/6 = 2 × 27/6 × 27 = 54/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/162 - 54/162 = 98 - 54/162 = 44/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/81

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