Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 27/6

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

27/6 - 40/36 is 61/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   27/6 = 27 × 6/6 × 6 = 162/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/36 - 40/36 = 162 - 40/36 = 122/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/18
6. In mixed form: 37/18

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