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Subtract 7/80 from 6/40

6/40 - 7/80 is 1/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   6/40 = 6 × 2/40 × 2 = 12/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   7/80 = 7 × 1/80 × 1 = 7/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/80 - 7/80 = 12 - 7/80 = 5/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16

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