Answers

Subtract 42/81 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 42/81

35/4 - 42/81 is 889/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   35/4 = 35 × 81/4 × 81 = 2835/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   42/81 = 42 × 4/81 × 4 = 168/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/324 - 168/324 = 2835 - 168/324 = 2667/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 889/108
6. In mixed form: 825/108

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