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Subtract 2/75 from 5/12

5/12 - 2/75 is 39/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/300 - 8/300 = 125 - 8/300 = 117/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/100

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