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Subtract 40/35 from 12/25

1^st number: 12/25, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

12/25 - 40/35 is -116/175.

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,
   40/35 = 40 × 5/35 × 5 = 200/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/175 - 200/175 = 84 - 200/175 = -116/175

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