Answers

Subtract 50/30 from 16/50

1^st number: 16/50, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

16/50 - 50/30 is -101/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/150 - 250/150 = 48 - 250/150 = -202/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/75

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