Answers

Subtract 40/7 from 6/75

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

6/75 - 40/7 is -986/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   6/75 = 6 × 7/75 × 7 = 42/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   40/7 = 40 × 75/7 × 75 = 3000/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/525 - 3000/525 = 42 - 3000/525 = -2958/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -986/175

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