Answers

Subtract 80/84 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 80/84

50/27 - 80/84 is 170/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   50/27 = 50 × 28/27 × 28 = 1400/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   80/84 = 80 × 9/84 × 9 = 720/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/756 - 720/756 = 1400 - 720/756 = 680/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 170/189

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