Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 1/16

1^st number: 1/16, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

1/16 - 40/10 is -63/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   40/10 = 40 × 8/10 × 8 = 320/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/80 - 320/80 = 5 - 320/80 = -315/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/16

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