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Subtract 9/49 from 2/18

2/18 - 9/49 is -32/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   9/49 = 9 × 18/49 × 18 = 162/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/882 - 162/882 = 98 - 162/882 = -64/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/441

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