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Subtract 35/27 from 49/75

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

49/75 - 35/27 is -434/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   49/75 = 49 × 9/75 × 9 = 441/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   35/27 = 35 × 25/27 × 25 = 875/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/675 - 875/675 = 441 - 875/675 = -434/675

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