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Subtract 50/81 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 50/81

49/16 - 50/81 is 3169/1296.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   49/16 = 49 × 81/16 × 81 = 3969/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   50/81 = 50 × 16/81 × 16 = 800/1296
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/1296 - 800/1296 = 3969 - 800/1296 = 3169/1296
5. In mixed form: 2577/1296

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