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Subtract 50/81 from 81/24

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 50/81

81/24 - 50/81 is 1787/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   81/24 = 81 × 27/24 × 27 = 2187/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   50/81 = 50 × 8/81 × 8 = 400/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2187/648 - 400/648 = 2187 - 400/648 = 1787/648
5. In mixed form: 2491/648

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