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Subtract 24/18 from 4/3

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

4/3 - 24/18 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
   4/3 = 4 × 6/3 × 6 = 24/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   24/18 = 24 × 1/18 × 1 = 24/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/18 - 24/18 = 24 - 24/18 = 0/18
5. The answer is 0

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