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Subtract 81/35 from 4/3

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 2 11/35

4/3 - 81/35 is -103/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
   4/3 = 4 × 35/3 × 35 = 140/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   81/35 = 81 × 3/35 × 3 = 243/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/105 - 243/105 = 140 - 243/105 = -103/105

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