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Subtract 8/40 from 12/6

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 8/40

12/6 - 8/40 is 9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   12/6 = 12 × 20/6 × 20 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/120 - 24/120 = 240 - 24/120 = 216/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
6. In mixed form: 14/5

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