Answers

Subtract 18/25 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 18/25

63/30 - 18/25 is 69/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   63/30 = 63 × 5/30 × 5 = 315/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   18/25 = 18 × 6/25 × 6 = 108/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/150 - 108/150 = 315 - 108/150 = 207/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/50
6. In mixed form: 119/50

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