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Subtract 18/7 from 14/3

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

14/3 - 18/7 is 44/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   14/3 = 14 × 7/3 × 7 = 98/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   18/7 = 18 × 3/7 × 3 = 54/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/21 - 54/21 = 98 - 54/21 = 44/21
5. In mixed form: 22/21

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