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Subtract 1/48 from 35/27

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

35/27 - 1/48 is 551/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   1/48 = 1 × 9/48 × 9 = 9/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/432 - 9/432 = 560 - 9/432 = 551/432
5. In mixed form: 1119/432

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