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Subtract 3/81 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 3/81

35/30 - 3/81 is 61/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
   35/30 = 35 × 27/30 × 27 = 945/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   3/81 = 3 × 10/81 × 10 = 30/810
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/810 - 30/810 = 945 - 30/810 = 915/810
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/54
6. In mixed form: 17/54

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