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Subtract 20/63 from 30/81

30/81 - 20/63 is 10/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 63 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   30/81 = 30 × 7/81 × 7 = 210/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
   20/63 = 20 × 9/63 × 9 = 180/567
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/567 - 180/567 = 210 - 180/567 = 30/567
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/189

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