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Subtract 7/27 from 25/18

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 7/27

25/18 - 7/27 is 61/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   25/18 = 25 × 3/18 × 3 = 75/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/54 - 14/54 = 75 - 14/54 = 61/54
5. In mixed form: 17/54

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