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Subtract 18/25 from 5/21

5/21 - 18/25 is -253/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   18/25 = 18 × 21/25 × 21 = 378/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/525 - 378/525 = 125 - 378/525 = -253/525

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