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Subtract 12/18 from 2/35

2/35 - 12/18 is -64/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/630 - 420/630 = 36 - 420/630 = -384/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/105

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