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Subtract 10/50 from 84/16

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 10/50

84/16 - 10/50 is 101/20.

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,
    84/16 = 84 × 25/16 × 25 = 2100/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    10/50 = 10 × 8/50 × 8 = 80/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/400 - 80/400 = 2100 - 80/400 = 2020/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/20
  6. In mixed form: 51/20

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