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Subtract 49/81 from 35/10

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 49/81

35/10 - 49/81 is 469/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
   35/10 = 35 × 81/10 × 81 = 2835/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   49/81 = 49 × 10/81 × 10 = 490/810
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/810 - 490/810 = 2835 - 490/810 = 2345/810
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 469/162
6. In mixed form: 2145/162

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