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Subtract 9/14 from 18/5

1^st number: 3 3/5, 2^nd number: 9/14

18/5 - 9/14 is 207/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   18/5 = 18 × 14/5 × 14 = 252/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/70 - 45/70 = 252 - 45/70 = 207/70
5. In mixed form: 267/70

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