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Subtract 10/63 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 10/63

50/27 - 10/63 is 320/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 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 63 × 3 = 189,
   10/63 = 10 × 3/63 × 3 = 30/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/189 - 30/189 = 350 - 30/189 = 320/189
5. In mixed form: 1131/189

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