Answers

Subtract 5/27 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 5/27

84/50 - 5/27 is 1009/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   84/50 = 84 × 27/50 × 27 = 2268/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   5/27 = 5 × 50/27 × 50 = 250/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1350 - 250/1350 = 2268 - 250/1350 = 2018/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1009/675
6. In mixed form: 1334/675

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