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Subtract 14/25 from 6/12

6/12 - 14/25 is -3/50.

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,
   6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   14/25 = 14 × 12/25 × 12 = 168/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/300 - 168/300 = 150 - 168/300 = -18/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/50

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