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Subtract 7/81 from 20/30

20/30 - 7/81 is 47/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 81 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
    20/30 = 20 × 27/30 × 27 = 540/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    7/81 = 7 × 10/81 × 10 = 70/810
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/810 - 70/810 = 540 - 70/810 = 470/810
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/81

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