Answers

Subtract 6/3 from 35/42

1^st number: 35/42, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

35/42 - 6/3 is -7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 3 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   35/42 = 35 × 1/42 × 1 = 35/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   6/3 = 6 × 14/3 × 14 = 84/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/42 - 84/42 = 35 - 84/42 = -49/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6

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