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Subtract 27/49 from 12/35

12/35 - 27/49 is -51/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   12/35 = 12 × 7/35 × 7 = 84/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   27/49 = 27 × 5/49 × 5 = 135/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/245 - 135/245 = 84 - 135/245 = -51/245

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