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Subtract 9/81 from 35/7

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 9/81

35/7 - 9/81 is 44/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
   35/7 = 35 × 81/7 × 81 = 2835/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   9/81 = 9 × 7/81 × 7 = 63/567
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/567 - 63/567 = 2835 - 63/567 = 2772/567
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/9
6. In mixed form: 48/9

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