Answers

Subtract 40/6 from 6/15

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

6/15 - 40/6 is -94/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/30 - 200/30 = 12 - 200/30 = -188/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -94/15

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