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Subtract 20/16 from 40/70

1^st number: 40/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

40/70 - 20/16 is -19/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   40/70 = 40 × 8/70 × 8 = 320/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/560 - 700/560 = 320 - 700/560 = -380/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/28

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