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Subtract 27/14 from 18/35

1^st number: 18/35, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

18/35 - 27/14 is -99/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   18/35 = 18 × 2/35 × 2 = 36/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/70 - 135/70 = 36 - 135/70 = -99/70

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