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Subtract 50/90 from 27/48

27/48 - 50/90 is 1/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 90 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 90 × 8 = 720,
   50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/720 - 400/720 = 405 - 400/720 = 5/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/144

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