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Subtract 7/25 from 5/18

5/18 - 7/25 is -1/450.

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,
   5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   7/25 = 7 × 18/25 × 18 = 126/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/450 - 126/450 = 125 - 126/450 = -1/450

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