Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

30/12 - 35/9 is -25/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   35/9 = 35 × 4/9 × 4 = 140/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/36 - 140/36 = 90 - 140/36 = -50/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18

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