Answers

Subtract 25/6 from 50/16

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

50/16 - 25/6 is -25/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   50/16 = 50 × 3/16 × 3 = 150/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   25/6 = 25 × 8/6 × 8 = 200/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/48 - 200/48 = 150 - 200/48 = -50/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/24

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