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Subtract 25/12 from 4/25

1^st number: 4/25, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

4/25 - 25/12 is -577/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   4/25 = 4 × 12/25 × 12 = 48/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   25/12 = 25 × 25/12 × 25 = 625/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/300 - 625/300 = 48 - 625/300 = -577/300

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