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Subtract 5/18 from 6/21

6/21 - 5/18 is 1/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
   6/21 = 6 × 6/21 × 6 = 36/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/126 - 35/126 = 36 - 35/126 = 1/126

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