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Subtract 40/12 from 12/25

1^st number: 12/25, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

12/25 - 40/12 is -214/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/300 - 1000/300 = 144 - 1000/300 = -856/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -214/75

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