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Subtract 40/6 from 5/84

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

5/84 - 40/6 is -185/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   40/6 = 40 × 14/6 × 14 = 560/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/84 - 560/84 = 5 - 560/84 = -555/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/28

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