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Subtract 9/50 from 16/15

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 9/50

16/15 - 9/50 is 133/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   16/15 = 16 × 10/15 × 10 = 160/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/150 - 27/150 = 160 - 27/150 = 133/150

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