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Subtract 6/7 from 35/14

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 6/7

35/14 - 6/7 is 23/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
   35/14 = 35 × 1/14 × 1 = 35/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   6/7 = 6 × 2/7 × 2 = 12/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/14 - 12/14 = 35 - 12/14 = 23/14
5. In mixed form: 19/14

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