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Subtract 42/7 from 9/35

1^st number: 9/35, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

9/35 - 42/7 is -201/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   9/35 = 9 × 1/35 × 1 = 9/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   42/7 = 42 × 5/7 × 5 = 210/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/35 - 210/35 = 9 - 210/35 = -201/35

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