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Subtract 25/18 from 4/25

1^st number: 4/25, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

4/25 - 25/18 is -553/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/450 - 625/450 = 72 - 625/450 = -553/450

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