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Subtract 4/16 from 40/16

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 4/16

40/16 - 4/16 is 9/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   40/16 - 4/16 = 40 - 4/16 = 36/16
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
3. In mixed form: 21/4

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