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Subtract 4/81 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 4/81

56/24 - 4/81 is 185/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   56/24 = 56 × 27/24 × 27 = 1512/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   4/81 = 4 × 8/81 × 8 = 32/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/648 - 32/648 = 1512 - 32/648 = 1480/648
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/81
6. In mixed form: 223/81

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