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Subtract 49/16 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

50/2 - 49/16 is 351/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
   50/2 = 50 × 8/2 × 8 = 400/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   49/16 = 49 × 1/16 × 1 = 49/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/16 - 49/16 = 400 - 49/16 = 351/16
5. In mixed form: 2115/16

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