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Subtract 5/81 from 7/80

7/80 - 5/81 is 167/6480.

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,
   7/80 = 7 × 81/80 × 81 = 567/6480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
   5/81 = 5 × 80/81 × 80 = 400/6480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/6480 - 400/6480 = 567 - 400/6480 = 167/6480

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