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Subtract 10/4 from 6/81

1^st number: 6/81, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

6/81 - 10/4 is -131/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   10/4 = 10 × 81/4 × 81 = 810/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/324 - 810/324 = 24 - 810/324 = -786/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/54

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