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Subtract 1/28 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 1/28

50/27 - 1/28 is 1373/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   50/27 = 50 × 28/27 × 28 = 1400/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   1/28 = 1 × 27/28 × 27 = 27/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/756 - 27/756 = 1400 - 27/756 = 1373/756
5. In mixed form: 1617/756

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