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Subtract 40/6 from 35/54

1^st number: 35/54, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

35/54 - 40/6 is -325/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   35/54 = 35 × 1/54 × 1 = 35/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/54 - 360/54 = 35 - 360/54 = -325/54

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