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Subtract 3/21 from 7/35

7/35 - 3/21 is 2/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   3/21 = 3 × 5/21 × 5 = 15/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/105 - 15/105 = 21 - 15/105 = 6/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/35

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