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Subtract 12/75 from 75/40

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 12/75

75/40 - 12/75 is 343/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   75/40 = 75 × 15/40 × 15 = 1125/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/600 - 96/600 = 1125 - 96/600 = 1029/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/200
6. In mixed form: 1143/200

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