Answers

Subtract 1/81 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 1/81

49/35 - 1/81 is 562/405.

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,
   49/35 = 49 × 81/35 × 81 = 3969/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   1/81 = 1 × 35/81 × 35 = 35/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/2835 - 35/2835 = 3969 - 35/2835 = 3934/2835
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 562/405
6. In mixed form: 1157/405

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