Answers

Subtract 27/24 from 50/56

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

50/56 - 27/24 is -13/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/168 - 189/168 = 150 - 189/168 = -39/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/56

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