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Subtract 30/7 from 2/18

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 4 2/7

2/18 - 30/7 is -263/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    30/7 = 30 × 18/7 × 18 = 540/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/126 - 540/126 = 14 - 540/126 = -526/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/63

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