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Subtract 5/49 from 2/27

2/27 - 5/49 is -37/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   2/27 = 2 × 49/27 × 49 = 98/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   5/49 = 5 × 27/49 × 27 = 135/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/1323 - 135/1323 = 98 - 135/1323 = -37/1323

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