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Subtract 8/50 from 42/27

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 8/50

42/27 - 8/50 is 314/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/1350 - 216/1350 = 2100 - 216/1350 = 1884/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/225
6. In mixed form: 189/225

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