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Subtract 49/45 from 50/16

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

50/16 - 49/45 is 733/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/720 - 784/720 = 2250 - 784/720 = 1466/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 733/360
6. In mixed form: 213/360

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