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Subtract 27/28 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 27/28

35/6 - 27/28 is 409/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   35/6 = 35 × 14/6 × 14 = 490/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/84 - 81/84 = 490 - 81/84 = 409/84
5. In mixed form: 473/84

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