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Subtract 10/49 from 16/5

1^st number: 3 1/5, 2^nd number: 10/49

16/5 - 10/49 is 734/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   16/5 = 16 × 49/5 × 49 = 784/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   10/49 = 10 × 5/49 × 5 = 50/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/245 - 50/245 = 784 - 50/245 = 734/245
5. In mixed form: 2244/245

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