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Subtract 2/7 from 35/18

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2/7

35/18 - 2/7 is 209/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    2/7 = 2 × 18/7 × 18 = 36/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/126 - 36/126 = 245 - 36/126 = 209/126
  5. In mixed form: 183/126

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