Answers

Subtract 40/70 from 9/6

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 40/70

9/6 - 40/70 is 13/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   9/6 = 9 × 35/6 × 35 = 315/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/210 - 120/210 = 315 - 120/210 = 195/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/14

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