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Subtract 81/35 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 2 11/35

40/9 - 81/35 is 671/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   40/9 = 40 × 35/9 × 35 = 1400/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   81/35 = 81 × 9/35 × 9 = 729/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/315 - 729/315 = 1400 - 729/315 = 671/315
5. In mixed form: 241/315

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