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Subtract 5/12 from 4/25

4/25 - 5/12 is -77/300.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/300 - 125/300 = 48 - 125/300 = -77/300

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