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Subtract 80/7 from 12/25

1^st number: 12/25, 2^nd number: 11 3/7

12/25 - 80/7 is -1916/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 7 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 7 × 25 = 175,
   80/7 = 80 × 25/7 × 25 = 2000/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/175 - 2000/175 = 84 - 2000/175 = -1916/175

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