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Subtract 50/27 from 3/80

1^st number: 3/80, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

3/80 - 50/27 is -3919/2160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   50/27 = 50 × 80/27 × 80 = 4000/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/2160 - 4000/2160 = 81 - 4000/2160 = -3919/2160

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