Answers

Subtract 9/81 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 9/81

50/35 - 9/81 is 83/63.

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,
   50/35 = 50 × 81/35 × 81 = 4050/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   9/81 = 9 × 35/81 × 35 = 315/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/2835 - 315/2835 = 4050 - 315/2835 = 3735/2835
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/63
6. In mixed form: 120/63

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