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Subtract 28/9 from 2/18

1^st number: 2/18, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

2/18 - 28/9 is -3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   28/9 = 28 × 2/9 × 2 = 56/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/18 - 56/18 = 2 - 56/18 = -54/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1

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