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Subtract 27/10 from 4/50

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

4/50 - 27/10 is -131/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   4/50 = 4 × 1/50 × 1 = 4/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   27/10 = 27 × 5/10 × 5 = 135/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/50 - 135/50 = 4 - 135/50 = -131/50

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