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Subtract 3/42 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 3/42

40/6 - 3/42 is 277/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   40/6 = 40 × 7/6 × 7 = 280/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   3/42 = 3 × 1/42 × 1 = 3/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/42 - 3/42 = 280 - 3/42 = 277/42
5. In mixed form: 625/42

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