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Subtract 14/30 from 81/35

1^st number: 2 11/35, 2^nd number: 14/30

81/35 - 14/30 is 194/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   81/35 = 81 × 6/35 × 6 = 486/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/210 - 98/210 = 486 - 98/210 = 388/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 194/105
6. In mixed form: 189/105

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