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Subtract 24/5 from 25/12

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

25/12 - 24/5 is -163/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   24/5 = 24 × 12/5 × 12 = 288/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/60 - 288/60 = 125 - 288/60 = -163/60

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