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Subtract 15/81 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 15/81

35/25 - 15/81 is 164/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
   35/25 = 35 × 81/25 × 81 = 2835/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   15/81 = 15 × 25/81 × 25 = 375/2025
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/2025 - 375/2025 = 2835 - 375/2025 = 2460/2025
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/135
6. In mixed form: 129/135

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