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Subtract 36/7 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 5 1/7

35/18 - 36/7 is -403/126.

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,
   36/7 = 36 × 18/7 × 18 = 648/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/126 - 648/126 = 245 - 648/126 = -403/126

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