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Subtract 27/25 from 1/40

1^st number: 1/40, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

1/40 - 27/25 is -211/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   1/40 = 1 × 5/40 × 5 = 5/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   27/25 = 27 × 8/25 × 8 = 216/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/200 - 216/200 = 5 - 216/200 = -211/200

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