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Subtract 8/35 from 15/18

15/18 - 8/35 is 127/210.

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,
   15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   8/35 = 8 × 18/35 × 18 = 144/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/630 - 144/630 = 525 - 144/630 = 381/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/210

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