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Subtract 49/81 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 49/81

75/12 - 49/81 is 1829/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   75/12 = 75 × 27/12 × 27 = 2025/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   49/81 = 49 × 4/81 × 4 = 196/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/324 - 196/324 = 2025 - 196/324 = 1829/324
5. In mixed form: 5209/324

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