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Subtract 9/56 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 9/56

40/6 - 9/56 is 1093/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   40/6 = 40 × 28/6 × 28 = 1120/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/168 - 27/168 = 1120 - 27/168 = 1093/168
5. In mixed form: 685/168

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