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Subtract 10/21 from 35/14

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 10/21

35/14 - 10/21 is 85/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   35/14 = 35 × 3/14 × 3 = 105/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   10/21 = 10 × 2/21 × 2 = 20/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/42 - 20/42 = 105 - 20/42 = 85/42
5. In mixed form: 21/42

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