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Subtract 27/35 from 42/27

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 27/35

42/27 - 27/35 is 247/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   42/27 = 42 × 35/27 × 35 = 1470/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   27/35 = 27 × 27/35 × 27 = 729/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/945 - 729/945 = 1470 - 729/945 = 741/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/315

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