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Subtract 25/72 from 2/18

2/18 - 25/72 is -17/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/72 - 25/72 = 8 - 25/72 = -17/72

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