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Subtract 14/40 from 4/16

4/16 - 14/40 is -1/10.

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,
   4/16 = 4 × 5/16 × 5 = 20/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   14/40 = 14 × 2/40 × 2 = 28/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/80 - 28/80 = 20 - 28/80 = -8/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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