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Subtract 7/81 from 90/6

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 7/81

90/6 - 7/81 is 1208/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   90/6 = 90 × 27/6 × 27 = 2430/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   7/81 = 7 × 2/81 × 2 = 14/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/162 - 14/162 = 2430 - 14/162 = 2416/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1208/81
6. In mixed form: 1474/81

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