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Subtract 27/49 from 16/36

16/36 - 27/49 is -47/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   16/36 = 16 × 49/36 × 49 = 784/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   27/49 = 27 × 36/49 × 36 = 972/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/1764 - 972/1764 = 784 - 972/1764 = -188/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/441

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