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Subtract 84/25 from 5/40

1^st number: 5/40, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

5/40 - 84/25 is -647/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   5/40 = 5 × 5/40 × 5 = 25/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   84/25 = 84 × 8/25 × 8 = 672/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/200 - 672/200 = 25 - 672/200 = -647/200

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