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Subtract 9/40 from 12/25

12/25 - 9/40 is 51/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   12/25 = 12 × 8/25 × 8 = 96/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   9/40 = 9 × 5/40 × 5 = 45/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/200 - 45/200 = 96 - 45/200 = 51/200

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