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Subtract 7/48 from 35/75

35/75 - 7/48 is 77/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/1200 - 175/1200 = 560 - 175/1200 = 385/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/240

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