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Subtract 7/40 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 7/40

20/6 - 7/40 is 379/120.

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,
   20/6 = 20 × 20/6 × 20 = 400/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/120 - 21/120 = 400 - 21/120 = 379/120
5. In mixed form: 319/120

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