Answers

Subtract 10/81 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 10/81

60/35 - 10/81 is 902/567.

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,
   60/35 = 60 × 81/35 × 81 = 4860/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   10/81 = 10 × 35/81 × 35 = 350/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4860/2835 - 350/2835 = 4860 - 350/2835 = 4510/2835
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 902/567
6. In mixed form: 1335/567

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