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Subtract 21/24 from 48/35

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 21/24

48/35 - 21/24 is 139/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   48/35 = 48 × 24/35 × 24 = 1152/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/840 - 735/840 = 1152 - 735/840 = 417/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/280

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