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Subtract 1/27 from 75/48

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 1/27

75/48 - 1/27 is 659/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   75/48 = 75 × 9/48 × 9 = 675/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/432 - 16/432 = 675 - 16/432 = 659/432
5. In mixed form: 1227/432

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