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Subtract 18/25 from 9/4

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 18/25

9/4 - 18/25 is 153/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    9/4 = 9 × 25/4 × 25 = 225/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    18/25 = 18 × 4/25 × 4 = 72/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/100 - 72/100 = 225 - 72/100 = 153/100
  5. In mixed form: 153/100

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