Answers

Subtract 40/12 from 4/12

1^st number: 4/12, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

4/12 - 40/12 is -3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   4/12 - 40/12 = 4 - 40/12 = -36/12
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1

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