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Subtract 35/12 from 10/28

1^st number: 10/28, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

10/28 - 35/12 is -215/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   35/12 = 35 × 7/12 × 7 = 245/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/84 - 245/84 = 30 - 245/84 = -215/84

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