
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

# Your action step 1

# Your action step 2

# Your action step 3

...

Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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In Kevin's yard, three trees stand prominently: an elm tree $12\frac{1}{4}$ feet tall, an oak tree $18\frac{1}{2}$ feet tall, and a pine tree 225 inches tall. How much taller is the oak tree than the elm tree, and how much shorter is the elm tree than the pine tree? Express both answers as simplified mixed numbers.

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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