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Subtract 50/27 from 5/32

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

5/32 - 50/27 is -1465/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   50/27 = 50 × 32/27 × 32 = 1600/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/864 - 1600/864 = 135 - 1600/864 = -1465/864

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