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Subtract 10/16 from 1/40

1/40 - 10/16 is -3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    1/40 = 1 × 2/40 × 2 = 2/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/80 - 50/80 = 2 - 50/80 = -48/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5

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