Answers

Subtract 35/18 from 35/75

1^st number: 35/75, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

35/75 - 35/18 is -133/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/450 - 875/450 = 210 - 875/450 = -665/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/90

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