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Subtract 80/49 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

50/27 - 80/49 is 290/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   50/27 = 50 × 49/27 × 49 = 2450/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   80/49 = 80 × 27/49 × 27 = 2160/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/1323 - 2160/1323 = 2450 - 2160/1323 = 290/1323

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