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Subtract 18/81 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 18/81

8/3 - 18/81 is 22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
   8/3 = 8 × 27/3 × 27 = 216/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   18/81 = 18 × 1/81 × 1 = 18/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/81 - 18/81 = 216 - 18/81 = 198/81
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
6. In mixed form: 24/9

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