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Subtract 20/75 from 27/50

27/50 - 20/75 is 41/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/150 - 40/150 = 81 - 40/150 = 41/150

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