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Subtract 27/50 from 9/75

9/75 - 27/50 is -21/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/150 - 81/150 = 18 - 81/150 = -63/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/50

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