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Subtract 6/81 from 63/80

63/80 - 6/81 is 1541/2160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
   63/80 = 63 × 81/80 × 81 = 5103/6480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
   6/81 = 6 × 80/81 × 80 = 480/6480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5103/6480 - 480/6480 = 5103 - 480/6480 = 4623/6480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1541/2160

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