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Subtract 9/40 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 9/40

8/6 - 9/40 is 133/120.

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,
   9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/120 - 27/120 = 160 - 27/120 = 133/120
5. In mixed form: 113/120

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