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Subtract 8/81 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 8/81

35/21 - 8/81 is 127/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 81 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
   35/21 = 35 × 27/21 × 27 = 945/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   8/81 = 8 × 7/81 × 7 = 56/567
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/567 - 56/567 = 945 - 56/567 = 889/567
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/81
6. In mixed form: 146/81

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