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Subtract 60/42 from 35/81

1^st number: 35/81, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

35/81 - 60/42 is -565/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 42 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   35/81 = 35 × 14/81 × 14 = 490/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
   60/42 = 60 × 27/42 × 27 = 1620/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/1134 - 1620/1134 = 490 - 1620/1134 = -1130/1134
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -565/567

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