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Subtract 35/27 from 6/49

1^st number: 6/49, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

6/49 - 35/27 is -1553/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   6/49 = 6 × 27/49 × 27 = 162/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   35/27 = 35 × 49/27 × 49 = 1715/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/1323 - 1715/1323 = 162 - 1715/1323 = -1553/1323

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