Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 27/48

1^st number: 27/48, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

27/48 - 50/45 is -79/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   27/48 = 27 × 15/48 × 15 = 405/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/720 - 800/720 = 405 - 800/720 = -395/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/144

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