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Subtract 25/35 from 7/18

7/18 - 25/35 is -41/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   7/18 = 7 × 35/18 × 35 = 245/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   25/35 = 25 × 18/35 × 18 = 450/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/630 - 450/630 = 245 - 450/630 = -205/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/126

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