Answers

Subtract 50/5 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

35/16 - 50/5 is -125/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   35/16 = 35 × 5/16 × 5 = 175/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   50/5 = 50 × 16/5 × 16 = 800/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/80 - 800/80 = 175 - 800/80 = -625/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/16

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