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Subtract 27/84 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 27/84

40/6 - 27/84 is 533/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   40/6 = 40 × 14/6 × 14 = 560/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/84 - 27/84 = 560 - 27/84 = 533/84
5. In mixed form: 629/84

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