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Subtract 40/16 from 5/2

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

5/2 - 40/16 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
   5/2 = 5 × 8/2 × 8 = 40/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   40/16 = 40 × 1/16 × 1 = 40/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/16 - 40/16 = 40 - 40/16 = 0/16
5. The answer is 0

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