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Subtract 63/30 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

40/6 - 63/30 is 137/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   63/30 = 63 × 1/30 × 1 = 63/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/30 - 63/30 = 200 - 63/30 = 137/30
5. In mixed form: 417/30

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