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Subtract 56/25 from 1/18

1^st number: 1/18, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

1/18 - 56/25 is -983/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   56/25 = 56 × 18/25 × 18 = 1008/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/450 - 1008/450 = 25 - 1008/450 = -983/450

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