Answers

Subtract 75/81 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 75/81

72/35 - 75/81 is 1069/945.

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,
   72/35 = 72 × 81/35 × 81 = 5832/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   75/81 = 75 × 35/81 × 35 = 2625/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5832/2835 - 2625/2835 = 5832 - 2625/2835 = 3207/2835
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1069/945
6. In mixed form: 1124/945

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