Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 8/27

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

8/27 - 50/25 is -46/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   50/25 = 50 × 27/25 × 27 = 1350/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/675 - 1350/675 = 200 - 1350/675 = -1150/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/27

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