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Subtract 27/10 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

50/5 - 27/10 is 73/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 10 is 10
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   50/5 = 50 × 2/5 × 2 = 100/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   27/10 = 27 × 1/10 × 1 = 27/10
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/10 - 27/10 = 100 - 27/10 = 73/10
5. In mixed form: 73/10

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