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Subtract 14/16 from 7/18

7/18 - 14/16 is -35/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   7/18 = 7 × 8/18 × 8 = 56/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   56/144 - 126/144 = 56 - 126/144 = -70/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/72

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