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Subtract 70/75 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 70/75

35/6 - 70/75 is 49/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/150 - 140/150 = 875 - 140/150 = 735/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
6. In mixed form: 49/10

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