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Subtract 10/49 from 1/18

1/18 - 10/49 is -131/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   1/18 = 1 × 49/18 × 49 = 49/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   10/49 = 10 × 18/49 × 18 = 180/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/882 - 180/882 = 49 - 180/882 = -131/882

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