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Subtract 36/35 from 81/32

1^st number: 2 17/32, 2^nd number: 1 1/35

81/32 - 36/35 is 1683/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   81/32 = 81 × 35/32 × 35 = 2835/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   36/35 = 36 × 32/35 × 32 = 1152/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/1120 - 1152/1120 = 2835 - 1152/1120 = 1683/1120
5. In mixed form: 1563/1120

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