Answers

Subtract 35/18 from 7/35

1^st number: 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

7/35 - 35/18 is -157/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   7/35 = 7 × 18/35 × 18 = 126/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/630 - 1225/630 = 126 - 1225/630 = -1099/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/90

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