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Subtract 35/18 from 10/30

1^st number: 10/30, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

10/30 - 35/18 is -29/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   10/30 = 10 × 3/30 × 3 = 30/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/90 - 175/90 = 30 - 175/90 = -145/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/18

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