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Subtract 24/5 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

35/18 - 24/5 is -257/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   24/5 = 24 × 18/5 × 18 = 432/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/90 - 432/90 = 175 - 432/90 = -257/90

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