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Subtract 98/6 from 4/18

1^st number: 4/18, 2^nd number: 16 2/6

4/18 - 98/6 is -145/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   4/18 = 4 × 1/18 × 1 = 4/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   98/6 = 98 × 3/6 × 3 = 294/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/18 - 294/18 = 4 - 294/18 = -290/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/9

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