Answers

Subtract 40/6 from 6/4

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

6/4 - 40/6 is -31/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   6/4 = 6 × 3/4 × 3 = 18/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   40/6 = 40 × 2/6 × 2 = 80/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/12 - 80/12 = 18 - 80/12 = -62/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/6

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