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Subtract 1/81 from 6/49

6/49 - 1/81 is 437/3969.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   6/49 = 6 × 81/49 × 81 = 486/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   1/81 = 1 × 49/81 × 49 = 49/3969
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/3969 - 49/3969 = 486 - 49/3969 = 437/3969

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