Answers

Subtract 42/27 from 35/50

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

35/50 - 42/27 is -77/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   35/50 = 35 × 27/50 × 27 = 945/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/1350 - 2100/1350 = 945 - 2100/1350 = -1155/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/90

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