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Subtract 81/35 from 27/4

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 2 11/35

27/4 - 81/35 is 621/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   27/4 = 27 × 35/4 × 35 = 945/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   81/35 = 81 × 4/35 × 4 = 324/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/140 - 324/140 = 945 - 324/140 = 621/140
5. In mixed form: 461/140

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