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Answer: -16/9 or -1.77777777...


Explanation:

Original: 4/1/4 - 5/2

Simplify Bottom Using Least Common Denominator: 1/4 - 5/2 = 1/4 - 10/4 = -9/4

New Fraction: -4/9/4

Apply fraction rule a/b/c = a * c/b = -4 * 4/9 = -16/9, or -1.77777777...

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