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Subtract 40/24 from 12/25

1^st number: 12/25, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

12/25 - 40/24 is -89/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   12/25 = 12 × 24/25 × 24 = 288/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   40/24 = 40 × 25/24 × 25 = 1000/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/600 - 1000/600 = 288 - 1000/600 = -712/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/75

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