Answers

Subtract 50/27 from 24/15

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

24/15 - 50/27 is -34/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   24/15 = 24 × 9/15 × 9 = 216/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/135 - 250/135 = 216 - 250/135 = -34/135

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