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Subtract 6/45 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 6/45

50/27 - 6/45 is 232/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   6/45 = 6 × 3/45 × 3 = 18/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/135 - 18/135 = 250 - 18/135 = 232/135
5. In mixed form: 197/135

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