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Subtract 42/81 from 48/35

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 42/81

48/35 - 42/81 is 806/945.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   48/35 = 48 × 81/35 × 81 = 3888/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   42/81 = 42 × 35/81 × 35 = 1470/2835
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3888/2835 - 1470/2835 = 3888 - 1470/2835 = 2418/2835
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 806/945

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