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Subtract 14/35 from 18/12

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 14/35

18/12 - 14/35 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   18/12 = 18 × 35/12 × 35 = 630/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/420 - 168/420 = 630 - 168/420 = 462/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
6. In mixed form: 11/10

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