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Subtract 27/8 from 8/50

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

8/50 - 27/8 is -643/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   8/50 = 8 × 4/50 × 4 = 32/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   27/8 = 27 × 25/8 × 25 = 675/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/200 - 675/200 = 32 - 675/200 = -643/200

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