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Subtract 14/40 from 40/16

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 14/40

40/16 - 14/40 is 43/20.

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,
   40/16 = 40 × 5/16 × 5 = 200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   14/40 = 14 × 2/40 × 2 = 28/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/80 - 28/80 = 200 - 28/80 = 172/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/20
6. In mixed form: 23/20

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