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Subtract 16/50 from 81/14

1^st number: 5 11/14, 2^nd number: 16/50

81/14 - 16/50 is 1913/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   81/14 = 81 × 25/14 × 25 = 2025/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/350 - 112/350 = 2025 - 112/350 = 1913/350
5. In mixed form: 5163/350

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