Answers

Subtract 40/9 from 6/36

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

6/36 - 40/9 is -77/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/36 - 160/36 = 6 - 160/36 = -154/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/18

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