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Subtract 6/12 from 24/35

24/35 - 6/12 is 13/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   24/35 = 24 × 12/35 × 12 = 288/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/420 - 210/420 = 288 - 210/420 = 78/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/70

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