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Subtract 7/18 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 7/18

70/35 - 7/18 is 29/18.

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,
   70/35 = 70 × 18/35 × 18 = 1260/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   7/18 = 7 × 35/18 × 35 = 245/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/630 - 245/630 = 1260 - 245/630 = 1015/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/18
6. In mixed form: 111/18

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