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Subtract 7/18 from 8/30

8/30 - 7/18 is -11/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/90 - 35/90 = 24 - 35/90 = -11/90

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