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Subtract 45/4 from 35/81

1^st number: 35/81, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

35/81 - 45/4 is -3505/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 4 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 4 × 81 = 324,
   45/4 = 45 × 81/4 × 81 = 3645/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/324 - 3645/324 = 140 - 3645/324 = -3505/324

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