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Subtract 3/81 from 8/49

8/49 - 3/81 is 167/1323.

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,
   8/49 = 8 × 81/49 × 81 = 648/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   3/81 = 3 × 49/81 × 49 = 147/3969
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/3969 - 147/3969 = 648 - 147/3969 = 501/3969
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/1323

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