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Subtract 2/35 from 6/36

6/36 - 2/35 is 23/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   6/36 = 6 × 35/36 × 35 = 210/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/1260 - 72/1260 = 210 - 72/1260 = 138/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/210

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