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Subtract 35/12 from 27/50

1^st number: 27/50, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

27/50 - 35/12 is -713/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/300 - 875/300 = 162 - 875/300 = -713/300

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