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Subtract 15/6 from 8/81

1^st number: 8/81, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

8/81 - 15/6 is -389/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 6 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   15/6 = 15 × 27/6 × 27 = 405/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/162 - 405/162 = 16 - 405/162 = -389/162

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