Answers

Subtract 50/27 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

35/8 - 50/27 is 545/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   35/8 = 35 × 27/8 × 27 = 945/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   50/27 = 50 × 8/27 × 8 = 400/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/216 - 400/216 = 945 - 400/216 = 545/216
5. In mixed form: 2113/216

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