Answers

Subtract 50/35 from 18/6

1^st number: 3 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

18/6 - 50/35 is 11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   18/6 = 18 × 35/6 × 35 = 630/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/210 - 300/210 = 630 - 300/210 = 330/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
6. In mixed form: 14/7

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