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Subtract 6/81 from 56/32

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 6/81

56/32 - 6/81 is 181/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
   56/32 = 56 × 81/32 × 81 = 4536/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/2592 - 192/2592 = 4536 - 192/2592 = 4344/2592
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/108
6. In mixed form: 173/108

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