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Subtract 1/35 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 1/35

50/27 - 1/35 is 1723/945.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   50/27 = 50 × 35/27 × 35 = 1750/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   1/35 = 1 × 27/35 × 27 = 27/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/945 - 27/945 = 1750 - 27/945 = 1723/945
5. In mixed form: 1778/945

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