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Subtract 27/14 from 81/20

1^st number: 4 1/20, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

81/20 - 27/14 is 297/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   81/20 = 81 × 7/20 × 7 = 567/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
   27/14 = 27 × 10/14 × 10 = 270/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/140 - 270/140 = 567 - 270/140 = 297/140
5. In mixed form: 217/140

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