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Subtract 9/40 from 45/16

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 9/40

45/16 - 9/40 is 207/80.

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,
   45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   9/40 = 9 × 2/40 × 2 = 18/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/80 - 18/80 = 225 - 18/80 = 207/80
5. In mixed form: 247/80

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