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Subtract 40/6 from 20/10

1^st number: 2 0/10, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

20/10 - 40/6 is -14/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   20/10 = 20 × 3/10 × 3 = 60/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/30 - 200/30 = 60 - 200/30 = -140/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/3

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