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Subtract 5/81 from 2/60

2/60 - 5/81 is -23/810.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   2/60 = 2 × 27/60 × 27 = 54/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   5/81 = 5 × 20/81 × 20 = 100/1620
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/1620 - 100/1620 = 54 - 100/1620 = -46/1620
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/810

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