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Subtract 45/40 from 4/25

1^st number: 4/25, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

4/25 - 45/40 is -193/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   4/25 = 4 × 8/25 × 8 = 32/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   45/40 = 45 × 5/40 × 5 = 225/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/200 - 225/200 = 32 - 225/200 = -193/200

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