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Subtract 24/49 from 81/35

1^st number: 2 11/35, 2^nd number: 24/49

81/35 - 24/49 is 447/245.

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,
   81/35 = 81 × 7/35 × 7 = 567/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   24/49 = 24 × 5/49 × 5 = 120/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/245 - 120/245 = 567 - 120/245 = 447/245
5. In mixed form: 1202/245

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