Answers

Subtract 60/50 from 16/45

1^st number: 16/45, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

16/45 - 60/50 is -38/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   16/45 = 16 × 10/45 × 10 = 160/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/450 - 540/450 = 160 - 540/450 = -380/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45

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