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Subtract 7/81 from 5/6

5/6 - 7/81 is 121/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   5/6 = 5 × 27/6 × 27 = 135/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   7/81 = 7 × 2/81 × 2 = 14/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/162 - 14/162 = 135 - 14/162 = 121/162

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