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Subtract 1/9 from 1/2

1/2 - 1/9 is 7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   1/2 = 1 × 9/2 × 9 = 9/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   1/9 = 1 × 2/9 × 2 = 2/18
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   9/18 - 2/18 = 9 - 2/18 = 7/18

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