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Subtract 15/24 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 15/24

35/27 - 15/24 is 145/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   15/24 = 15 × 9/24 × 9 = 135/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/216 - 135/216 = 280 - 135/216 = 145/216

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