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Subtract 4/70 from 80/81

80/81 - 4/70 is 2638/2835.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
   80/81 = 80 × 70/81 × 70 = 5600/5670
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
   4/70 = 4 × 81/70 × 81 = 324/5670
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5600/5670 - 324/5670 = 5600 - 324/5670 = 5276/5670
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2638/2835

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