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Subtract 20/81 from 2/20

2/20 - 20/81 is -119/810.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
   2/20 = 2 × 81/20 × 81 = 162/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   20/81 = 20 × 20/81 × 20 = 400/1620
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/1620 - 400/1620 = 162 - 400/1620 = -238/1620
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/810

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