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Subtract 35/18 from 10/14

1st number: 10/14, 2nd number: 1 17/18

10/14 - 35/18 is -155/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/126 - 245/126 = 90 - 245/126 = -155/126

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