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Subtract 60/3 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 20 0/3

35/18 - 60/3 is -325/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   35/18 = 35 × 1/18 × 1 = 35/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
   60/3 = 60 × 6/3 × 6 = 360/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/18 - 360/18 = 35 - 360/18 = -325/18

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