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Subtract 49/24 from 35/81

1^st number: 35/81, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

35/81 - 49/24 is -1043/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   35/81 = 35 × 8/81 × 8 = 280/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   49/24 = 49 × 27/24 × 27 = 1323/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/648 - 1323/648 = 280 - 1323/648 = -1043/648

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