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Subtract 24/7 from 18/35

1^st number: 18/35, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

18/35 - 24/7 is -102/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   18/35 = 18 × 1/35 × 1 = 18/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   24/7 = 24 × 5/7 × 5 = 120/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/35 - 120/35 = 18 - 120/35 = -102/35

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