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Subtract 10/12 from 35/81

35/81 - 10/12 is -65/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 12 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   35/81 = 35 × 4/81 × 4 = 140/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   10/12 = 10 × 27/12 × 27 = 270/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/324 - 270/324 = 140 - 270/324 = -130/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/162

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