Answers

Subtract 20/50 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 20/50

49/16 - 20/50 is 213/80.

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,
   49/16 = 49 × 25/16 × 25 = 1225/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   20/50 = 20 × 8/50 × 8 = 160/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/400 - 160/400 = 1225 - 160/400 = 1065/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/80
6. In mixed form: 253/80

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