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Subtract 12/35 from 8/25

8/25 - 12/35 is -4/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   8/25 = 8 × 7/25 × 7 = 56/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/175 - 60/175 = 56 - 60/175 = -4/175

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