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Subtract 18/25 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 18/25

45/4 - 18/25 is 1053/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   45/4 = 45 × 25/4 × 25 = 1125/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   18/25 = 18 × 4/25 × 4 = 72/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/100 - 72/100 = 1125 - 72/100 = 1053/100
5. In mixed form: 1053/100

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