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Subtract 27/80 from 50/48

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 27/80

50/48 - 27/80 is 169/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/240 - 81/240 = 250 - 81/240 = 169/240

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