Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 1/5

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

1/5 - 40/10 is -19/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 10 is 10
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   1/5 = 1 × 2/5 × 2 = 2/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   40/10 = 40 × 1/10 × 1 = 40/10
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/10 - 40/10 = 2 - 40/10 = -38/10
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/5

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