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Subtract 63/6 from 40/54

1^st number: 40/54, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

40/54 - 63/6 is -527/54.

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,
   40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   63/6 = 63 × 9/6 × 9 = 567/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/54 - 567/54 = 40 - 567/54 = -527/54

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