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Subtract 25/18 from 30/14

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

30/14 - 25/18 is 95/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   30/14 = 30 × 9/14 × 9 = 270/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/126 - 175/126 = 270 - 175/126 = 95/126

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