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Subtract 6/81 from 8/2

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 6/81

8/2 - 6/81 is 106/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    8/2 = 8 × 81/2 × 81 = 648/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    648/162 - 12/162 = 648 - 12/162 = 636/162
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/27
  6. In mixed form: 325/27

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