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Subtract 12/45 from 4/25

4/25 - 12/45 is -8/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/225 - 60/225 = 36 - 60/225 = -24/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/75

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