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Subtract 27/96 from 50/60

50/60 - 27/96 is 53/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   50/60 = 50 × 8/60 × 8 = 400/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/480 - 135/480 = 400 - 135/480 = 265/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/96

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