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Subtract 18/14 from 25/2

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

25/2 - 18/14 is 157/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   25/2 = 25 × 7/2 × 7 = 175/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
   18/14 = 18 × 1/14 × 1 = 18/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/14 - 18/14 = 175 - 18/14 = 157/14
5. In mixed form: 113/14

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