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Subtract 25/18 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

50/2 - 25/18 is 425/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   50/2 = 50 × 9/2 × 9 = 450/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   25/18 = 25 × 1/18 × 1 = 25/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/18 - 25/18 = 450 - 25/18 = 425/18
5. In mixed form: 2311/18

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