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Subtract 60/50 from 5/27

1^st number: 5/27, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

5/27 - 60/50 is -137/135.

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,
   5/27 = 5 × 50/27 × 50 = 250/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   60/50 = 60 × 27/50 × 27 = 1620/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/1350 - 1620/1350 = 250 - 1620/1350 = -1370/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/135

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