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Subtract 50/9 from 2/18

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

2/18 - 50/9 is -49/9.

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,
   2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   50/9 = 50 × 2/9 × 2 = 100/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/18 - 100/18 = 2 - 100/18 = -98/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/9

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