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Subtract 81/35 from 9/2

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 11/35

9/2 - 81/35 is 153/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   9/2 = 9 × 35/2 × 35 = 315/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   81/35 = 81 × 2/35 × 2 = 162/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/70 - 162/70 = 315 - 162/70 = 153/70
5. In mixed form: 213/70

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