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Subtract 6/28 from 35/84

35/84 - 6/28 is 17/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/84 - 18/84 = 35 - 18/84 = 17/84

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