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Subtract 1/7 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 1/7

50/27 - 1/7 is 323/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   50/27 = 50 × 7/27 × 7 = 350/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
   1/7 = 1 × 27/7 × 27 = 27/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/189 - 27/189 = 350 - 27/189 = 323/189
5. In mixed form: 1134/189

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