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Subtract 18/36 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 18/36

63/25 - 18/36 is 101/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   63/25 = 63 × 36/25 × 36 = 2268/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/900 - 450/900 = 2268 - 450/900 = 1818/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/50
6. In mixed form: 21/50

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