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Subtract 1/35 from 1/81

1/81 - 1/35 is -46/2835.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   1/81 = 1 × 35/81 × 35 = 35/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   1/35 = 1 × 81/35 × 81 = 81/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/2835 - 81/2835 = 35 - 81/2835 = -46/2835

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