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Subtract 1/81 from 1/3

1/3 - 1/81 is 26/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
   1/3 = 1 × 27/3 × 27 = 27/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   1/81 = 1 × 1/81 × 1 = 1/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/81 - 1/81 = 27 - 1/81 = 26/81

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