Answers

Subtract 40/5 from 3/16

1^st number: 3/16, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

3/16 - 40/5 is -125/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   40/5 = 40 × 16/5 × 16 = 640/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/80 - 640/80 = 15 - 640/80 = -625/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/16

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