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Subtract 35/12 from 10/20

1^st number: 10/20, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

10/20 - 35/12 is -29/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/60 - 175/60 = 30 - 175/60 = -145/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12

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