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Subtract 30/81 from 40/60

40/60 - 30/81 is 8/27.

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,
   40/60 = 40 × 27/60 × 27 = 1080/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   30/81 = 30 × 20/81 × 20 = 600/1620
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/1620 - 600/1620 = 1080 - 600/1620 = 480/1620
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/27

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