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Subtract 18/75 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 18/75

6/4 - 18/75 is 63/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/300 - 72/300 = 450 - 72/300 = 378/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/50
6. In mixed form: 113/50

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