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Subtract 9/15 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 9/15

50/27 - 9/15 is 169/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 15 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 15 × 9 = 135,
   9/15 = 9 × 9/15 × 9 = 81/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/135 - 81/135 = 250 - 81/135 = 169/135
5. In mixed form: 134/135

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