Answers

Subtract 50/16 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

50/5 - 50/16 is 55/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   50/5 = 50 × 16/5 × 16 = 800/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/80 - 250/80 = 800 - 250/80 = 550/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/8
6. In mixed form: 67/8

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