Answers

Subtract 50/18 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

49/16 - 50/18 is 41/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   49/16 = 49 × 9/16 × 9 = 441/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   50/18 = 50 × 8/18 × 8 = 400/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/144 - 400/144 = 441 - 400/144 = 41/144

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