Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 6/63

1^st number: 6/63, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

6/63 - 40/10 is -82/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 10 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
   40/10 = 40 × 63/10 × 63 = 2520/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/630 - 2520/630 = 60 - 2520/630 = -2460/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/21

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