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Subtract 7/18 from 7/10

7/10 - 7/18 is 14/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/90 - 35/90 = 63 - 35/90 = 28/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/45

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