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Subtract 9/50 from 81/25

1^st number: 3 6/25, 2^nd number: 9/50

81/25 - 9/50 is 153/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   81/25 = 81 × 2/25 × 2 = 162/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   9/50 = 9 × 1/50 × 1 = 9/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/50 - 9/50 = 162 - 9/50 = 153/50
5. In mixed form: 33/50

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