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Subtract 2/81 from 63/3

1^st number: 21 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/81

63/3 - 2/81 is 1699/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
   63/3 = 63 × 27/3 × 27 = 1701/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   2/81 = 2 × 1/81 × 1 = 2/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1701/81 - 2/81 = 1701 - 2/81 = 1699/81
5. In mixed form: 2079/81

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