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Subtract 40/6 from 10/27

1^st number: 10/27, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

10/27 - 40/6 is -170/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   10/27 = 10 × 2/27 × 2 = 20/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/54 - 360/54 = 20 - 360/54 = -340/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -170/27

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