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Subtract 6/7 from 9/18

9/18 - 6/7 is -5/14.

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,
   9/18 = 9 × 7/18 × 7 = 63/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   6/7 = 6 × 18/7 × 18 = 108/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/126 - 108/126 = 63 - 108/126 = -45/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14

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