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Subtract 14/6 from 14/35

1^st number: 14/35, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

14/35 - 14/6 is -29/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   14/6 = 14 × 35/6 × 35 = 490/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/210 - 490/210 = 84 - 490/210 = -406/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/15

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