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Subtract 7/81 from 5/20

5/20 - 7/81 is 53/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
   5/20 = 5 × 81/20 × 81 = 405/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   7/81 = 7 × 20/81 × 20 = 140/1620
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/1620 - 140/1620 = 405 - 140/1620 = 265/1620
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/324

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