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Subtract 50/90 from 27/96

27/96 - 50/90 is -79/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   27/96 = 27 × 15/96 × 15 = 405/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   50/90 = 50 × 16/90 × 16 = 800/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/1440 - 800/1440 = 405 - 800/1440 = -395/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/288

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