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Subtract 50/18 from 27/42

1^st number: 27/42, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

27/42 - 50/18 is -269/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   27/42 = 27 × 3/42 × 3 = 81/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/126 - 350/126 = 81 - 350/126 = -269/126

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