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Subtract 6/14 from 3/18

3/18 - 6/14 is -11/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 14 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   6/14 = 6 × 9/14 × 9 = 54/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/126 - 54/126 = 21 - 54/126 = -33/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/42

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