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Subtract 48/7 from 27/35

1^st number: 27/35, 2^nd number: 6 6/7

27/35 - 48/7 is -213/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   27/35 = 27 × 1/35 × 1 = 27/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   48/7 = 48 × 5/7 × 5 = 240/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/35 - 240/35 = 27 - 240/35 = -213/35

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