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Subtract 6/16 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 6/16

50/35 - 6/16 is 59/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/560 - 210/560 = 800 - 210/560 = 590/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/56
6. In mixed form: 13/56

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