Answers

Subtract 35/14 from 6/12

1^st number: 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 7/14

6/12 - 35/14 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   35/14 = 35 × 6/14 × 6 = 210/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/84 - 210/84 = 42 - 210/84 = -168/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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