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Subtract 3/10 from 12/35

12/35 - 3/10 is 3/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   3/10 = 3 × 7/10 × 7 = 21/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/70 - 21/70 = 24 - 21/70 = 3/70

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