Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 81/8

1^st number: 10 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

81/8 - 35/27 is 1907/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   81/8 = 81 × 27/8 × 27 = 2187/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2187/216 - 280/216 = 2187 - 280/216 = 1907/216
5. In mixed form: 8179/216

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