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Subtract 14/9 from 15/18

1^st number: 15/18, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

15/18 - 14/9 is -13/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   14/9 = 14 × 2/9 × 2 = 28/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/18 - 28/18 = 15 - 28/18 = -13/18

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