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Subtract 7/27 from 24/35

24/35 - 7/27 is 403/945.

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,
   24/35 = 24 × 27/35 × 27 = 648/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   7/27 = 7 × 35/27 × 35 = 245/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/945 - 245/945 = 648 - 245/945 = 403/945

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