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Subtract 20/6 from 25/12

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

25/12 - 20/6 is -5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   25/12 = 25 × 1/12 × 1 = 25/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   20/6 = 20 × 2/6 × 2 = 40/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/12 - 40/12 = 25 - 40/12 = -15/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4

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