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Subtract 9/16 from 50/10

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 9/16

50/10 - 9/16 is 71/16.

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,
    9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/80 - 45/80 = 400 - 45/80 = 355/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/16
  6. In mixed form: 47/16

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