Answers

Subtract 40/6 from 15/40

1^st number: 15/40, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

15/40 - 40/6 is -151/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/120 - 800/120 = 45 - 800/120 = -755/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/24

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