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Subtract 27/16 from 5/40

1^st number: 5/40, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

5/40 - 27/16 is -25/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   5/40 = 5 × 2/40 × 2 = 10/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/80 - 135/80 = 10 - 135/80 = -125/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/16

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