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Subtract 49/27 from 10/35

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

10/35 - 49/27 is -289/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   10/35 = 10 × 27/35 × 27 = 270/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   49/27 = 49 × 35/27 × 35 = 1715/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/945 - 1715/945 = 270 - 1715/945 = -1445/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/189

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