Answers

Subtract 50/35 from 27/14

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

27/14 - 50/35 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/70 - 100/70 = 135 - 100/70 = 35/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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