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Subtract 10/6 from 6/18

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

6/18 - 10/6 is -4/3.

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,
   6/18 = 6 × 1/18 × 1 = 6/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   10/6 = 10 × 3/6 × 3 = 30/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/18 - 30/18 = 6 - 30/18 = -24/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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