Answers

Subtract 16/81 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 16/81

35/20 - 16/81 is 503/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
   35/20 = 35 × 81/20 × 81 = 2835/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   16/81 = 16 × 20/81 × 20 = 320/1620
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/1620 - 320/1620 = 2835 - 320/1620 = 2515/1620
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 503/324
6. In mixed form: 1179/324

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