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Subtract 2/35 from 50/81

50/81 - 2/35 is 1588/2835.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   50/81 = 50 × 35/81 × 35 = 1750/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   2/35 = 2 × 81/35 × 81 = 162/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/2835 - 162/2835 = 1750 - 162/2835 = 1588/2835

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