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Subtract 40/9 from 12/6

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

12/6 - 40/9 is -22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   12/6 = 12 × 3/6 × 3 = 36/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   40/9 = 40 × 2/9 × 2 = 80/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/18 - 80/18 = 36 - 80/18 = -44/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9

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