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Subtract 12/50 from 35/40

35/40 - 12/50 is 127/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   35/40 = 35 × 5/40 × 5 = 175/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   12/50 = 12 × 4/50 × 4 = 48/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/200 - 48/200 = 175 - 48/200 = 127/200

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