Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

49/15 - 35/27 is 266/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   49/15 = 49 × 9/15 × 9 = 441/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/135 - 175/135 = 441 - 175/135 = 266/135
5. In mixed form: 1131/135

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