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Subtract 6/14 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 6/14

35/6 - 6/14 is 227/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   35/6 = 35 × 7/6 × 7 = 245/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/42 - 18/42 = 245 - 18/42 = 227/42
5. In mixed form: 517/42

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