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Subtract 9/14 from 6/35

6/35 - 9/14 is -33/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/70 - 45/70 = 12 - 45/70 = -33/70

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