Paul takes 1/2, so 1/2 remains. Han takes 3/4 of the remainder, and Nick takes 1/5 of what is left after Han.

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• Paul → 1/2 of whole = 20/40
• Remainder → 1 − 1/2 = 1/2 = 20/40
• Han → 3/4 × 1/2 = 3/8 = 15/40
• After Han → 1/2 − 3/8 = 4/8 − 3/8 = 1/8 = 5/40
• Nick → 1/5 × 1/8 = 1/40

Lionel gave 1/40 of the marbles to Nick.
Check: Paul 20/40 + Han 15/40 + Nick 1/40 + Kept 4/40 = 40/40 = 1. ✓