Answers

Subtract 24/81 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 24/81

35/18 - 24/81 is 89/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   35/18 = 35 × 9/18 × 9 = 315/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   24/81 = 24 × 2/81 × 2 = 48/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/162 - 48/162 = 315 - 48/162 = 267/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/54
6. In mixed form: 135/54

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