Answers

Subtract 42/16 from 50/54

1^st number: 50/54, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

50/54 - 42/16 is -367/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/432 - 1134/432 = 400 - 1134/432 = -734/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -367/216

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