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Subtract 50/45 from 27/60

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

27/60 - 50/45 is -119/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/180 - 200/180 = 81 - 200/180 = -119/180

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