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Subtract 50/63 from 16/27

16/27 - 50/63 is -38/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   16/27 = 16 × 7/27 × 7 = 112/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   50/63 = 50 × 3/63 × 3 = 150/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/189 - 150/189 = 112 - 150/189 = -38/189

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