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Subtract 1/81 from 5/84

5/84 - 1/81 is 107/2268.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   5/84 = 5 × 27/84 × 27 = 135/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   1/81 = 1 × 28/81 × 28 = 28/2268
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/2268 - 28/2268 = 135 - 28/2268 = 107/2268

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