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Subtract 8/35 from 6/14

6/14 - 8/35 is 1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   8/35 = 8 × 2/35 × 2 = 16/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/70 - 16/70 = 30 - 16/70 = 14/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5

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