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Subtract 49/16 from 3/50

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

3/50 - 49/16 is -1201/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   49/16 = 49 × 25/16 × 25 = 1225/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/400 - 1225/400 = 24 - 1225/400 = -1201/400

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