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Subtract 50/9 from 27/48

1^st number: 27/48, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

27/48 - 50/9 is -719/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   50/9 = 50 × 16/9 × 16 = 800/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/144 - 800/144 = 81 - 800/144 = -719/144

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