Answers

Subtract 6/40 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 6/40

8/6 - 6/40 is 71/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   8/6 = 8 × 20/6 × 20 = 160/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/120 - 18/120 = 160 - 18/120 = 142/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/60
6. In mixed form: 111/60

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