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Subtract 6/18 from 25/16

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 6/18

25/16 - 6/18 is 59/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   25/16 = 25 × 9/16 × 9 = 225/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   6/18 = 6 × 8/18 × 8 = 48/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/144 - 48/144 = 225 - 48/144 = 177/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/48
6. In mixed form: 111/48

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