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Subtract 4/16 from 25/12

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 4/16

25/12 - 4/16 is 11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   25/12 = 25 × 4/12 × 4 = 100/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/48 - 12/48 = 100 - 12/48 = 88/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
6. In mixed form: 15/6

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