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Subtract 18/25 from 2/14

2/14 - 18/25 is -101/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   18/25 = 18 × 14/25 × 14 = 252/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/350 - 252/350 = 50 - 252/350 = -202/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/175

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