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Subtract 27/75 from 5/50

5/50 - 27/75 is -13/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/150 - 54/150 = 15 - 54/150 = -39/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/50

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