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Subtract 12/25 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 12/25

9/4 - 12/25 is 177/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   9/4 = 9 × 25/4 × 25 = 225/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   12/25 = 12 × 4/25 × 4 = 48/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/100 - 48/100 = 225 - 48/100 = 177/100
5. In mixed form: 177/100

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