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Subtract 9/81 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 9/81

8/6 - 9/81 is 11/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   8/6 = 8 × 27/6 × 27 = 216/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   9/81 = 9 × 2/81 × 2 = 18/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/162 - 18/162 = 216 - 18/162 = 198/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
6. In mixed form: 12/9

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