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Subtract 25/12 from 40/80

1^st number: 40/80, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

40/80 - 25/12 is -19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   25/12 = 25 × 20/12 × 20 = 500/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/240 - 500/240 = 120 - 500/240 = -380/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12

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