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Subtract 18/25 from 4/2

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

4/2 - 18/25 is 32/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    4/2 = 4 × 25/2 × 25 = 100/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    18/25 = 18 × 2/25 × 2 = 36/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/50 - 36/50 = 100 - 36/50 = 64/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/25
  6. In mixed form: 17/25

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