Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 16/75

1^st number: 16/75, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

16/75 - 40/10 is -284/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   40/10 = 40 × 15/10 × 15 = 600/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/150 - 600/150 = 32 - 600/150 = -568/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -284/75

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