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Subtract 27/75 from 8/50

8/50 - 27/75 is -1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/150 - 54/150 = 24 - 54/150 = -30/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5

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