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Subtract 50/49 from 27/36

1^st number: 27/36, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

27/36 - 50/49 is -53/196.

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,
   27/36 = 27 × 49/36 × 49 = 1323/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   50/49 = 50 × 36/49 × 36 = 1800/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/1764 - 1800/1764 = 1323 - 1800/1764 = -477/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/196

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