Answers

Subtract 50/27 from 10/75

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

10/75 - 50/27 is -232/135.

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,
   10/75 = 10 × 9/75 × 9 = 90/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   50/27 = 50 × 25/27 × 25 = 1250/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/675 - 1250/675 = 90 - 1250/675 = -1160/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -232/135

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