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Subtract 50/72 from 27/84

27/84 - 50/72 is -47/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   27/84 = 27 × 6/84 × 6 = 162/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/504 - 350/504 = 162 - 350/504 = -188/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/126

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