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Subtract 16/5 from 30/50

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 3 1/5

30/50 - 16/5 is -13/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   30/50 = 30 × 1/50 × 1 = 30/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   16/5 = 16 × 10/5 × 10 = 160/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/50 - 160/50 = 30 - 160/50 = -130/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/5

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