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Subtract 15/48 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 15/48

35/27 - 15/48 is 425/432.

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,
   15/48 = 15 × 9/48 × 9 = 135/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/432 - 135/432 = 560 - 135/432 = 425/432

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