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Subtract 8/7 from 7/18

1^st number: 7/18, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

7/18 - 8/7 is -95/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   7/18 = 7 × 7/18 × 7 = 49/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   8/7 = 8 × 18/7 × 18 = 144/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/126 - 144/126 = 49 - 144/126 = -95/126

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