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Subtract 4/24 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 4/24

40/6 - 4/24 is 13/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   40/6 = 40 × 4/6 × 4 = 160/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/24 - 4/24 = 160 - 4/24 = 156/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
6. In mixed form: 61/2

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