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Subtract 50/63 from 27/48

27/48 - 50/63 is -233/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   27/48 = 27 × 21/48 × 21 = 567/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   50/63 = 50 × 16/63 × 16 = 800/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/1008 - 800/1008 = 567 - 800/1008 = -233/1008

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