Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 7/16

1^st number: 7/16, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

7/16 - 40/10 is -57/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   40/10 = 40 × 8/10 × 8 = 320/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/80 - 320/80 = 35 - 320/80 = -285/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/16

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