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Subtract 18/7 from 7/9

1^st number: 7/9, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

7/9 - 18/7 is -113/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   7/9 = 7 × 7/9 × 7 = 49/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   18/7 = 18 × 9/7 × 9 = 162/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/63 - 162/63 = 49 - 162/63 = -113/63

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