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Subtract 6/28 from 7/18

7/18 - 6/28 is 11/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   7/18 = 7 × 14/18 × 14 = 98/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/252 - 54/252 = 98 - 54/252 = 44/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/63

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