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Subtract 3/50 from 25/16

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 3/50

25/16 - 3/50 is 601/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   25/16 = 25 × 25/16 × 25 = 625/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   625/400 - 24/400 = 625 - 24/400 = 601/400
5. In mixed form: 1201/400

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