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Subtract 7/30 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 7/30

50/27 - 7/30 is 437/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   50/27 = 50 × 10/27 × 10 = 500/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   7/30 = 7 × 9/30 × 9 = 63/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/270 - 63/270 = 500 - 63/270 = 437/270
5. In mixed form: 1167/270

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