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Subtract 98/81 from 4/35

1^st number: 4/35, 2^nd number: 1 17/81

4/35 - 98/81 is -3106/2835.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   4/35 = 4 × 81/35 × 81 = 324/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   98/81 = 98 × 35/81 × 35 = 3430/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/2835 - 3430/2835 = 324 - 3430/2835 = -3106/2835

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