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Subtract 40/6 from 12/25

1^st number: 12/25, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

12/25 - 40/6 is -464/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   72/150 - 1000/150 = 72 - 1000/150 = -928/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -464/75

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