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Subtract 24/25 from 30/18

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 24/25

30/18 - 24/25 is 53/75.

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,
   30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   24/25 = 24 × 18/25 × 18 = 432/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/450 - 432/450 = 750 - 432/450 = 318/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/75

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