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Subtract 27/35 from 12/25

12/25 - 27/35 is -51/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   12/25 = 12 × 7/25 × 7 = 84/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   27/35 = 27 × 5/35 × 5 = 135/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/175 - 135/175 = 84 - 135/175 = -51/175

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