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Subtract 50/9 from 27/72

1^st number: 27/72, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

27/72 - 50/9 is -373/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/72 - 400/72 = 27 - 400/72 = -373/72

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