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Subtract 35/27 from 10/48

1^st number: 10/48, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

10/48 - 35/27 is -235/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   10/48 = 10 × 9/48 × 9 = 90/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/432 - 560/432 = 90 - 560/432 = -470/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/216

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