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Subtract 9/36 from 25/18

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 9/36

25/18 - 9/36 is 41/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   25/18 = 25 × 2/18 × 2 = 50/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/36 - 9/36 = 50 - 9/36 = 41/36
5. In mixed form: 15/36

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