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Subtract 27/8 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

50/36 - 27/8 is -143/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 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 8 × 9 = 72,
   27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   100/72 - 243/72 = 100 - 243/72 = -143/72

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