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Subtract 4/25 from 25/18

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 4/25

25/18 - 4/25 is 553/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   625/450 - 72/450 = 625 - 72/450 = 553/450
5. In mixed form: 1103/450

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