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Subtract 7/6 from 18/25

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

18/25 - 7/6 is -67/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    18/25 = 18 × 6/25 × 6 = 108/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/150 - 175/150 = 108 - 175/150 = -67/150

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