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Subtract 40/6 from 27/48

1^st number: 27/48, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

27/48 - 40/6 is -293/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   40/6 = 40 × 8/6 × 8 = 320/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/48 - 320/48 = 27 - 320/48 = -293/48

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