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Subtract 7/6 from 8/35

1^st number: 8/35, 2^nd number: 1 1/6

8/35 - 7/6 is -197/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   7/6 = 7 × 35/6 × 35 = 245/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/210 - 245/210 = 48 - 245/210 = -197/210

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