Answers

Subtract 49/16 from 50/10

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

50/10 - 49/16 is 31/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   50/10 = 50 × 8/10 × 8 = 400/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   49/16 = 49 × 5/16 × 5 = 245/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/80 - 245/80 = 400 - 245/80 = 155/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
6. In mixed form: 115/16

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