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Subtract 6/24 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 6/24

35/18 - 6/24 is 61/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/72 - 18/72 = 140 - 18/72 = 122/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/36
6. In mixed form: 125/36

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