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Subtract 16/7 from 50/9

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

50/9 - 16/7 is 206/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   50/9 = 50 × 7/9 × 7 = 350/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   16/7 = 16 × 9/7 × 9 = 144/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/63 - 144/63 = 350 - 144/63 = 206/63
5. In mixed form: 317/63

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