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Subtract 49/72 from 5/27

5/27 - 49/72 is -107/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/216 - 147/216 = 40 - 147/216 = -107/216

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