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Subtract 2/18 from 6/4

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

6/4 - 2/18 is 25/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/36 - 4/36 = 54 - 4/36 = 50/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
6. In mixed form: 17/18

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