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Subtract 24/49 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 24/49

27/5 - 24/49 is 1203/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   27/5 = 27 × 49/5 × 49 = 1323/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   24/49 = 24 × 5/49 × 5 = 120/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/245 - 120/245 = 1323 - 120/245 = 1203/245
5. In mixed form: 4223/245

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