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Subtract 9/25 from 18/50

18/50 - 9/25 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   18/50 = 18 × 1/50 × 1 = 18/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   9/25 = 9 × 2/25 × 2 = 18/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/50 - 18/50 = 18 - 18/50 = 0/50
5. The answer is 0

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