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Subtract 8/14 from 5/18

5/18 - 8/14 is -37/126.

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,
   5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/126 - 72/126 = 35 - 72/126 = -37/126

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