Answers

Subtract 40/6 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

56/35 - 40/6 is -76/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/210 - 1400/210 = 336 - 1400/210 = -1064/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/15

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