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Subtract 50/14 from 27/42

1^st number: 27/42, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

27/42 - 50/14 is -41/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   27/42 = 27 × 1/42 × 1 = 27/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   50/14 = 50 × 3/14 × 3 = 150/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/42 - 150/42 = 27 - 150/42 = -123/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/14

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