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Subtract 40/6 from 14/27

1^st number: 14/27, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

14/27 - 40/6 is -166/27.

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,
   14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/54 - 360/54 = 28 - 360/54 = -332/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/27

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