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Subtract 27/72 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 27/72

50/36 - 27/72 is 73/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   50/36 = 50 × 2/36 × 2 = 100/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/72 - 27/72 = 100 - 27/72 = 73/72
5. In mixed form: 11/72

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