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Subtract 27/96 from 50/72

50/72 - 27/96 is 119/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   50/72 = 50 × 4/72 × 4 = 200/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/288 - 81/288 = 200 - 81/288 = 119/288

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