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Subtract 4/8 from 10/40

10/40 - 4/8 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   10/40 = 10 × 1/40 × 1 = 10/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   4/8 = 4 × 5/8 × 5 = 20/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/40 - 20/40 = 10 - 20/40 = -10/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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