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Subtract 4/35 from 25/12

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 4/35

25/12 - 4/35 is 827/420.

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,
   25/12 = 25 × 35/12 × 35 = 875/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   4/35 = 4 × 12/35 × 12 = 48/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/420 - 48/420 = 875 - 48/420 = 827/420
5. In mixed form: 1407/420

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