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Subtract 5/48 from 35/27

1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 5/48

35/27 - 5/48 is 515/432.

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,
    5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/432 - 45/432 = 560 - 45/432 = 515/432
  5. In mixed form: 183/432

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