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Subtract 35/48 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 35/48

9/4 - 35/48 is 73/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   9/4 = 9 × 12/4 × 12 = 108/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/48 - 35/48 = 108 - 35/48 = 73/48
5. In mixed form: 125/48

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