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Subtract 14/81 from 27/80

27/80 - 14/81 is 1067/6480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
   27/80 = 27 × 81/80 × 81 = 2187/6480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
   14/81 = 14 × 80/81 × 80 = 1120/6480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2187/6480 - 1120/6480 = 2187 - 1120/6480 = 1067/6480

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