Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 12/81

1^st number: 12/81, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

12/81 - 35/7 is -131/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 7 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   12/81 = 12 × 7/81 × 7 = 84/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
   35/7 = 35 × 81/7 × 81 = 2835/567
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/567 - 2835/567 = 84 - 2835/567 = -2751/567
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/27

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