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Subtract 35/18 from 2/54

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

2/54 - 35/18 is -103/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   35/18 = 35 × 3/18 × 3 = 105/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/54 - 105/54 = 2 - 105/54 = -103/54

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