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Subtract 12/4 from 10/18

1^st number: 10/18, 2^nd number: 3 0/4

10/18 - 12/4 is -22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   10/18 = 10 × 2/18 × 2 = 20/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   12/4 = 12 × 9/4 × 9 = 108/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/36 - 108/36 = 20 - 108/36 = -88/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9

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