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Subtract 32/81 from 81/30

1^st number: 2 21/30, 2^nd number: 32/81

81/30 - 32/81 is 1867/810.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
   81/30 = 81 × 27/30 × 27 = 2187/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   32/81 = 32 × 10/81 × 10 = 320/810
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2187/810 - 320/810 = 2187 - 320/810 = 1867/810
5. In mixed form: 2247/810

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