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Subtract 9/50 from 35/16

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

35/16 - 9/50 is 803/400.

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,
   35/16 = 35 × 25/16 × 25 = 875/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   9/50 = 9 × 8/50 × 8 = 72/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/400 - 72/400 = 875 - 72/400 = 803/400
5. In mixed form: 23/400

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