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Subtract 5/35 from 2/18

2/18 - 5/35 is -2/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   5/35 = 5 × 18/35 × 18 = 90/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/630 - 90/630 = 70 - 90/630 = -20/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/63

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