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Subtract 50/27 from 27/6

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

27/6 - 50/27 is 143/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   27/6 = 27 × 9/6 × 9 = 243/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   50/27 = 50 × 2/27 × 2 = 100/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/54 - 100/54 = 243 - 100/54 = 143/54
5. In mixed form: 235/54

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