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Subtract 8/25 from 5/12

5/12 - 8/25 is 29/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
   8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/300 - 96/300 = 125 - 96/300 = 29/300

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