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Subtract 8/21 from 12/25

12/25 - 8/21 is 52/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   12/25 = 12 × 21/25 × 21 = 252/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   8/21 = 8 × 25/21 × 25 = 200/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/525 - 200/525 = 252 - 200/525 = 52/525

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