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Subtract 9/4 from 35/14

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 2 1/4

35/14 - 9/4 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   35/14 = 35 × 2/14 × 2 = 70/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   9/4 = 9 × 7/4 × 7 = 63/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/28 - 63/28 = 70 - 63/28 = 7/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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