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Subtract 40/14 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

30/25 - 40/14 is -58/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   30/25 = 30 × 14/25 × 14 = 420/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/350 - 1000/350 = 420 - 1000/350 = -580/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/35

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