Answers

Subtract 40/6 from 3/5

1^st number: 3/5, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

3/5 - 40/6 is -91/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/30 - 200/30 = 18 - 200/30 = -182/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/15

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