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Subtract 9/50 from 16/7

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 9/50

16/7 - 9/50 is 737/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    16/7 = 16 × 50/7 × 50 = 800/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/350 - 63/350 = 800 - 63/350 = 737/350
  5. In mixed form: 237/350

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