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Subtract 9/12 from 25/6

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 9/12

25/6 - 9/12 is 41/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   25/6 = 25 × 2/6 × 2 = 50/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/12 - 9/12 = 50 - 9/12 = 41/12
5. In mixed form: 35/12

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