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Subtract 81/49 from 6/35

1^st number: 6/35, 2^nd number: 1 32/49

6/35 - 81/49 is -363/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   6/35 = 6 × 7/35 × 7 = 42/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   81/49 = 81 × 5/49 × 5 = 405/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/245 - 405/245 = 42 - 405/245 = -363/245

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