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Subtract 40/20 from 16/3

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

16/3 - 40/20 is 10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   40/20 = 40 × 3/20 × 3 = 120/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/60 - 120/60 = 320 - 120/60 = 200/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
6. In mixed form: 31/3

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