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Subtract 25/48 from 35/27

1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 25/48

35/27 - 25/48 is 335/432.

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,
    25/48 = 25 × 9/48 × 9 = 225/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/432 - 225/432 = 560 - 225/432 = 335/432

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