Answers

Subtract 49/48 from 35/54

1^st number: 35/54, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

35/54 - 49/48 is -161/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   49/48 = 49 × 9/48 × 9 = 441/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/432 - 441/432 = 280 - 441/432 = -161/432

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