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Subtract 27/42 from 48/35

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 27/42

48/35 - 27/42 is 51/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/210 - 135/210 = 288 - 135/210 = 153/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/70

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