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Subtract 40/6 from 5/18

1^st number: 5/18, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

5/18 - 40/6 is -115/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   5/18 = 5 × 1/18 × 1 = 5/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   40/6 = 40 × 3/6 × 3 = 120/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/18 - 120/18 = 5 - 120/18 = -115/18

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