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Subtract 35/18 from 60/63

1^st number: 60/63, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

60/63 - 35/18 is -125/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   60/63 = 60 × 2/63 × 2 = 120/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/126 - 245/126 = 120 - 245/126 = -125/126

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