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Subtract 35/18 from 10/42

1^st number: 10/42, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

10/42 - 35/18 is -215/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   10/42 = 10 × 3/42 × 3 = 30/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/126 - 245/126 = 30 - 245/126 = -215/126

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