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Subtract 12/35 from 25/2

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

25/2 - 12/35 is 851/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   25/2 = 25 × 35/2 × 35 = 875/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/70 - 24/70 = 875 - 24/70 = 851/70
5. In mixed form: 1211/70

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