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Subtract 5/6 from 18/35

18/35 - 5/6 is -67/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/210 - 175/210 = 108 - 175/210 = -67/210

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