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Subtract 40/75 from 1/12

1/12 - 40/75 is -9/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/300 - 160/300 = 25 - 160/300 = -135/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20

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