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Subtract 15/49 from 50/16

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 15/49

50/16 - 15/49 is 1105/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 49 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   50/16 = 50 × 49/16 × 49 = 2450/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
   15/49 = 15 × 16/49 × 16 = 240/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/784 - 240/784 = 2450 - 240/784 = 2210/784
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1105/392
6. In mixed form: 2321/392

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