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Subtract 12/35 from 10/9

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 12/35

10/9 - 12/35 is 242/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   10/9 = 10 × 35/9 × 35 = 350/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/315 - 108/315 = 350 - 108/315 = 242/315

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