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Subtract 27/80 from 50/96

50/96 - 27/80 is 11/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   27/80 = 27 × 6/80 × 6 = 162/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/480 - 162/480 = 250 - 162/480 = 88/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/60

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