Answers

Subtract 90/50 from 16/10

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

16/10 - 90/50 is -1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   16/10 = 16 × 5/10 × 5 = 80/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   90/50 = 90 × 1/50 × 1 = 90/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/50 - 90/50 = 80 - 90/50 = -10/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5

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