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Subtract 35/81 from 5/18

5/18 - 35/81 is -25/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   5/18 = 5 × 9/18 × 9 = 45/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   35/81 = 35 × 2/81 × 2 = 70/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/162 - 70/162 = 45 - 70/162 = -25/162

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