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Subtract 15/49 from 25/18

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 15/49

25/18 - 15/49 is 955/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   15/49 = 15 × 18/49 × 18 = 270/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/882 - 270/882 = 1225 - 270/882 = 955/882
5. In mixed form: 173/882

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