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Subtract 27/50 from 8/35

8/35 - 27/50 is -109/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   8/35 = 8 × 10/35 × 10 = 80/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/350 - 189/350 = 80 - 189/350 = -109/350

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