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Subtract 25/35 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 25/35

49/18 - 25/35 is 253/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   49/18 = 49 × 35/18 × 35 = 1715/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   25/35 = 25 × 18/35 × 18 = 450/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/630 - 450/630 = 1715 - 450/630 = 1265/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/126
6. In mixed form: 21/126

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