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Subtract 4/27 from 10/49

10/49 - 4/27 is 74/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   10/49 = 10 × 27/49 × 27 = 270/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   4/27 = 4 × 49/27 × 49 = 196/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/1323 - 196/1323 = 270 - 196/1323 = 74/1323

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