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Subtract 18/8 from 16/7

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 2 2/8

16/7 - 18/8 is 1/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   16/7 = 16 × 8/7 × 8 = 128/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   18/8 = 18 × 7/8 × 7 = 126/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/56 - 126/56 = 128 - 126/56 = 2/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/28

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