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Subtract 50/27 from 6/15

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

6/15 - 50/27 is -196/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   6/15 = 6 × 9/15 × 9 = 54/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/135 - 250/135 = 54 - 250/135 = -196/135

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