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Subtract 14/49 from 7/18

7/18 - 14/49 is 13/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   7/18 = 7 × 49/18 × 49 = 343/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   14/49 = 14 × 18/49 × 18 = 252/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/882 - 252/882 = 343 - 252/882 = 91/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/126

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