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Subtract 42/27 from 50/49

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

50/49 - 42/27 is -236/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   50/49 = 50 × 27/49 × 27 = 1350/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   42/27 = 42 × 49/27 × 49 = 2058/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/1323 - 2058/1323 = 1350 - 2058/1323 = -708/1323
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -236/441

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