Answers

Subtract 35/40 from 50/16

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 35/40

50/16 - 35/40 is 9/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   35/40 = 35 × 2/40 × 2 = 70/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/80 - 70/80 = 250 - 70/80 = 180/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
6. In mixed form: 21/4

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