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Subtract 15/27 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 15/27

49/35 - 15/27 is 38/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   49/35 = 49 × 27/35 × 27 = 1323/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   15/27 = 15 × 35/27 × 35 = 525/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/945 - 525/945 = 1323 - 525/945 = 798/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45

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