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Subtract 6/35 from 48/5

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 6/35

48/5 - 6/35 is 66/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   48/5 = 48 × 7/5 × 7 = 336/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   6/35 = 6 × 1/35 × 1 = 6/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/35 - 6/35 = 336 - 6/35 = 330/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/7
6. In mixed form: 93/7

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