Answers

Subtract 2/81 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 2/81

56/35 - 2/81 is 638/405.

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,
   56/35 = 56 × 81/35 × 81 = 4536/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   2/81 = 2 × 35/81 × 35 = 70/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/2835 - 70/2835 = 4536 - 70/2835 = 4466/2835
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 638/405
6. In mixed form: 1233/405

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