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Subtract 27/64 from 50/60

50/60 - 27/64 is 79/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   50/60 = 50 × 16/60 × 16 = 800/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   27/64 = 27 × 15/64 × 15 = 405/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/960 - 405/960 = 800 - 405/960 = 395/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/192

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