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Subtract 25/21 from 18/3

1^st number: 6 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/21

18/3 - 25/21 is 101/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 21 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   18/3 = 18 × 7/3 × 7 = 126/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
   25/21 = 25 × 1/21 × 1 = 25/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/21 - 25/21 = 126 - 25/21 = 101/21
5. In mixed form: 417/21

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