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Subtract 50/90 from 16/60

16/60 - 50/90 is -13/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/180 - 100/180 = 48 - 100/180 = -52/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/45

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