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Subtract 50/27 from 81/48

1^st number: 1 33/48, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

81/48 - 50/27 is -71/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   81/48 = 81 × 9/48 × 9 = 729/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   50/27 = 50 × 16/27 × 16 = 800/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/432 - 800/432 = 729 - 800/432 = -71/432

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