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Subtract 2/25 from 12/40

12/40 - 2/25 is 11/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/200 - 16/200 = 60 - 16/200 = 44/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/50

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