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Subtract 2/7 from 18/30

18/30 - 2/7 is 11/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
   2/7 = 2 × 30/7 × 30 = 60/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/210 - 60/210 = 126 - 60/210 = 66/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/35

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