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Subtract 15/90 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 15/90

40/6 - 15/90 is 13/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/90 - 15/90 = 600 - 15/90 = 585/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
6. In mixed form: 61/2

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