Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

35/18 - 50/25 is -1/18.

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,
   35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/450 - 900/450 = 875 - 900/450 = -25/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18

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