Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 98/16

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

98/16 - 50/45 is 361/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   98/16 = 98 × 45/16 × 45 = 4410/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/720 - 800/720 = 4410 - 800/720 = 3610/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/72
6. In mixed form: 51/72

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