Answers

Subtract 70/40 from 2/16

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

2/16 - 70/40 is -13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   70/40 = 70 × 2/40 × 2 = 140/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/80 - 140/80 = 10 - 140/80 = -130/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/8

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