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Subtract 70/80 from 40/16

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 70/80

40/16 - 70/80 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 80 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 80 × 1 = 80,
   70/80 = 70 × 1/80 × 1 = 70/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/80 - 70/80 = 200 - 70/80 = 130/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
6. In mixed form: 15/8

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