Answers

Subtract 42/50 from 56/16

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 42/50

56/16 - 42/50 is 133/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   56/16 = 56 × 25/16 × 25 = 1400/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/400 - 336/400 = 1400 - 336/400 = 1064/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/50
6. In mixed form: 233/50

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