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Subtract 45/7 from 18/24

1^st number: 18/24, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

18/24 - 45/7 is -159/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   45/7 = 45 × 24/7 × 24 = 1080/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/168 - 1080/168 = 126 - 1080/168 = -954/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/28

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