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Subtract 6/81 from 81/75

1^st number: 1 6/75, 2^nd number: 6/81

81/75 - 6/81 is 679/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
   81/75 = 81 × 27/75 × 27 = 2187/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   6/81 = 6 × 25/81 × 25 = 150/2025
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2187/2025 - 150/2025 = 2187 - 150/2025 = 2037/2025
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 679/675
6. In mixed form: 14/675

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